Assembly, Manufacturing ​/ Production

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Regular Full Time South Milwaukee, WI, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $18.00 To $19.00 Hourly

Why Join Steele Solutions?

At Steele Solutions, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. We are committed to providing a safe workplace, opportunities for growth and advancement, and a culture built on teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.

When you join Steele Solutions, you're joining a company that values your contributions, invests in your development, and provides opportunities to build a long-term career. We encourage employees to learn new skills, share ideas, and grow professionally while helping deliver industry-leading solutions for our customers.

What You Can Expect:

• A safe, quality-focused work environment
• Opportunities for training, skill development, and career advancement
• A team-oriented culture built on respect and collaboration
• Stable employment with a growing organization
• Leaders who value employee contributions and continuous improvement
• Meaningful work that directly impacts our customers' success

Position Summary

• The Assembler is responsible for assembling, fitting, and preparing material handling and storage system components according to engineering drawings, work instructions, quality standards, and production schedules. This position supports a safe, quality-focused manufacturing environment while contributing to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble steel components and subassemblies using hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, drawings, and assembly instructions.
• Verify materials and components prior to assembly.
• Perform quality inspections throughout the assembly process to ensure products meet specifications.
• Accurately measure parts using tape measures, calipers, squares, and other precision tools.
• Identify and report material, quality, or equipment issues to supervision.
• Maintain production standards while ensuring quality and safety requirements are met.
• Safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other material-handling equipment as trained and authorized.
• Assist with packaging, staging, and preparation of finished products for shipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area utilizing 5S principles.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and participate in team problem-solving activities.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and work instructions.

Employees may be required to operate an overhead crane, depending on their assigned assembly area and job responsibilities.

Qualifications Required

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Manufacturing, assembly, fabrication, or construction experience preferred.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately.
• Ability to interpret basic production drawings and work instructions.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand and power tools safely.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred

• Prior experience in metal manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial assembly.
• Experience operating forklifts or overhead cranes.
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and more with assistance.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.
• Ability to safely handle materials, tools, and equipment required for assembly operations.
• Safety Focus
• Quality Orientation
• Accountability
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Reliability and Attendance
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving

“Steele Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. We are committed to maintaining a lawful workforce and verify employment eligibility for all newly hired employees in accordance with federal requirements.”