Assembler-2nd Shift

Job Title:
Assembler 2nd Shift

Job Description

This role focuses on assembling subcomponents and finished products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment on the second shift. You will work closely with a partner to meet daily production goals. The position requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Assemble subcomponents and finished products using established processes and work instructions.

• Lift components weighing 60 pounds or more to fit products together as part of the build process.

• Work with one team member to fulfill daily product orders and meet production targets.

• Maintain a steady workflow involving lifting, climbing, standing, walking, and extending arms for extended periods.

• Use hands frequently to operate hand tools and related equipment safely and effectively.

• Adhere to safety procedures and housekeeping standards in a neat, clean, and organized manufacturing area.

• Participate in a structured training program to develop skills and progress toward becoming a unit builder.

Essential Skills

• Experience assembling products in a production or manufacturing environment.

• Capability to operate an overhead crane to move and position larger units safely (training provided as needed).

• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, diagrams, and schematics to determine parts, quantities, and placement.

• Proficiency using a tape measure and applying basic mechanical measurement skills.

• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to follow blueprints and understand mechanical assemblies.

• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more, including lifting 40 pounds or more independently, and handle components up to 60 pounds during assembly.

• Physical ability to perform regular lifting, climbing, standing, walking, sitting, reaching, and extending arms for extended periods.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced production and assembly environment with high output expectations.

• Willingness and ability to use hands frequently to operate hand tools, power tools, and related equipment safely.

• High school diploma or GED required by the time of permanent conversion, with flexibility to obtain it within a defined timeframe.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with 5S or other workplace organization and continuous improvement practices.

• Comfort working closely with a partner and functioning effectively as part of a small team.

• Willingness to participate in a company-funded GED program if a GED or diploma is not yet obtained.

• Openness to overtime, including extended weekday hours and occasional Saturday work as needed.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a clean, well-organized, and process-driven facility that emphasizes safety, structure, and continuous improvement. The company provides a dedicated trainer and a structured two-week training program to help you succeed and grow into more advanced responsibilities. You receive two weeks of paid time off at the time of conversion, supporting work-life balance and time away from work. An onsite cafeteria offers convenient access to meals during your shift.

The organization invests in your long-term development by offering a company-funded GED program once hired directly, reflecting a strong commitment to employee growth and advancement.

Work Environment

The role is based on the second shift, typically running from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM Monday through Friday, with the possibility of working until approximately 11:30 PM and occasional Saturday overtime from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The environment is fast paced, with a strong focus on 5S principles, neatness, and organization. You will regularly use hand tools, tape measures, and you will perform frequent lifting, climbing, standing,…