1st Shift Assembler & Polisher
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Assembly
1st Shift Assembler & Polisher
Job Category:
Tooling
Full-Time
On-site
Huntley, IL 60142, USA
DescriptionESSENTIAL JOB TASKS
GENERAL DUTIES –
- Maintains all tools & machinery in clean working order
- Maintains clean & organized work area
- Assist as needed with other areas of the Tool Design operations
- Confers with Design Engineers, Production Personnel & others to resolve issues
- Recognizes & correct safety hazards; reports hazards requiring higher level fixes
- Participates in LEAN Manufacturing initiatives as required
- Other duties as assigned
ASSEMBLY –
- Review work orders, drawings, specifications or instructions to determine materials, procedures, sequence of operations needed
- Measures, marks & scribes dimensions & reference points on metal stock
- Verifies dimensions and assembly alignment are correct
- Operates mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders and shapers
- Verifies finished work conforms to specifications
- Fits & assembles finished parts, making minor modifications as needed to produce best fit of parts
- Disassembles combination forms to salvage tooling & places in proper customer bins
POLISHING –
- Review work orders, drawings, specifications or instructions to determine materials, procedures and equipment needed
- Set up and operate hand drill to drill/tap holes in molds for venting
- Positions parts and removes surface defects with palm sander, sandpaper, file or steel wool
- Inspects finished molds for smoothness, contour, conformity and defects
- Verifies finished work piece conforms to specifications
- Fits parts together in preassembly to ensure dimensions are accurate
- Disassembles combination forms to salvage tooling & places in proper customer bins
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma
- 2-3 years' experience in similar role
- Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and apply drawings, instructions, etc.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Exemplify Rohrer's Core Values:
- Partnership – Actively develop relationships with our internal team and external partners to create shared value
- Integrity – Building trust as we operate under our guiding principles of honesty, decency, and ethics
- Drive – Engaged and passionate about proactively leading and participating in continuous improvement
- Initiative – Develop creative and inventive ideas that shape our markets and achieve our strategic objectives
- Basic computer skills
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
- Demonstrated ability to read blue prints, work instructions, technical schematics & other drawings
- Solid reading & mathematical skills
- Demonstrated ability operate welding equipment
- Demonstrated knowledge/experience using precision measuring & marking devices – rulers, micrometers, calipers & scribes
ADDITIONAL NOTES
- Career Advancement Opportunities → CNC Operator I & II, Lead CNC Operator, Design Engineer, Tool Room Manager
HOURS
- Monday - Friday, OT as necessary
- 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Compensation range for this position is up to $21/hr actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. We are committed to fair and equitable competition practices.
BehaviorsPreferredTeam PlayerWorks well as a member of a group
InnovativeConsistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
LoyalShows firm and constant support to a cause
LeaderInspires teammates to follow them
Functional ExpertConsidered a thought leader on a subject
EnthusiasticShows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail OrientedCapable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
DedicatedDevoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
MotivationsPreferredPeer RecognitionInspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
Self-StarterInspired to perform without outside help
Job SecurityInspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
Growth OpportunitiesInspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Goal CompletionInspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
FlexibilityInspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Ability to Make an ImpactInspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
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