1st Shift Production Associate Assembler

This role is a full-time, first-shift Production Associate position (7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m.) in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing environment. You will be trained as a Manufacturing Operator across multiple areas, including Assembly, Lapping, Conveyance, and Shipping/Receiving, gaining a broad understanding of how products and work flow across departments. The position involves mechanical assembly of various products such as pumps and valves, working from drawings and diagrams, using hand and power tools, and performing quality checks throughout the production process.

• Perform mechanical assembly on various products, including pumps and valves such as cartridge, in-line, and check valves.

• Work from drawings and diagrams to correctly assemble parts according to specifications.

• Handle and assemble small parts and metal components with accuracy and attention to detail.

• Utilize hand and power tools safely and effectively during assembly and production tasks.

• Carry out first-piece, in-process, and final assembly inspections and testing to ensure product quality.

• Perform quality checks on products at multiple stages of the manufacturing process.

• Lift and move materials and components weighing up to 25 pounds as part of daily tasks.

• Rotate and train across four key departments: basic assembly, electrical assembly, and advanced assembly in the Assembly Department; operating lapping machines in the Lapping Department; order picking and parts distribution in the Conveyance Department; and warehouse, shipping, and receiving activities in the Shipping/Receiving Department.

• Operate lapping machines to smooth product surfaces to required specifications in the Lapping Department.

• Pick and deliver parts for assembly areas using carts in the Conveyance Department to support production flow.

• Assist with warehouse operations, including shipping and receiving of products and materials.

• Follow written, step-by-step directions for assembly and testing tasks, including basic rotary unions and similar products.

• Identify and count parts accurately, including small components such as springs, within specified time limits.

• Connect and operate test equipment, such as air hoses, to perform functional tests on assembled products.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with facility standards.

• Collaborate with team members and participate in a supportive, cell-based production environment.

• Ability to perform mechanical assembly using hand and power tools.

• Capability to work from drawings and diagrams to assemble products accurately.

• Comfort working with small parts and metal pieces, maintaining precision and focus.

• Ability to perform quality checks, including first-piece, in-process, and final inspections and testing.

• Physical ability to lift materials and components up to 25 pounds on a regular basis.

• Sufficient math and English skills to pass a timed basic math and English test (6 questions each).

• Manual dexterity to pass an assembly-based dexterity test similar to building a product from a kit.

• Ability to identify and count individual parts quickly, such as counting 27 springs within one minute.

• Grip strength of at least 65 pounds, measured by a digital hand device.

• Ability to follow detailed, step-by-step written instructions for assembly and testing tasks.

• Comfort connecting and using equipment such as air hoses for product testing.

• Reliability and willingness to work a consistent first-shift schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Entry-level candidates are welcome, provided they can successfully pass the basic math, English, and dexterity tests.

• Experience with mechanical assembly, especially in basic, electrical, or more sophisticated assembly environments, is beneficial.

• Experience in warehouse, shipping, receiving, or order picking environments is a plus.

• Familiarity with production, packing, and tool usage in a manufacturing setting is advantageous.

• Strong attention to detail to avoid common assembly errors, such as incorrect orientation of retaining rings.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based, cell-production environment.

• Willingness to learn multiple manufacturing processes across different departments.

You will join a well-established, highly regarded manufacturer that offers competitive pay, annual merit-based raises, and a strong commitment to promoting from within. There is significant opportunity for…