Assembler - 1st Shift

Assembler

The North America team is currently looking for an Assembler on 1st shift to join our Taylorville, IL facility.

Your Impact

• Assemble and package parts, hardware and materials to complete products or assemblies at a level of output that minimizes production delays.
• Utilize hand tools and pneumatic tools to assemble, wire and install components and assemblies.
• Pack boxes and crates with various component parts.
• Release/request material from internal sources and perform any material replenishment to retrieve, pick and move stock requirements.
• Utilize quality checks to ensure all systems are set for correct operational sequencing and to meet product standards.
• Operate low level machinery /hoist and crane training required/ drill presses, small presses, hand tools, etc.)
• Follow required safety and work procedures including standards, blueprints and/or wiring diagrams.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area to 5S Standards.
• Implement all aspects of Grain & Protein Technologies Lean and Quality Management systems.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Your Experience and Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Understanding of how to use hand tools (screw drivers, wrenches, wire strippers, crimpers, etc.), power tools (i.e. heat gun, cordless drill, cordless screwdrivers, amp meters, etc.), and pneumatic tools (i.e. stapler, nail gun, impact gun, rivet gun, etc.) as well as the ability to read blueprints and a tape measure.
• Ability to read, write and use basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to follow precise instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, managers and across departments.

Your Compensation and Benefits

• Expected total compensation for this role will be $17.79 to $22.95 per hour depending upon job related knowledge, experience, and skills.
• Up to 5% gainshare potential.
• Benefits will include the ability to elect health care and wellness plans, dental and vision plans, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, health savings and flexible spending accounts, reimbursement for continuing education, life insurance, and other supplemental insurance plans.

Your Workplace

You will be working onsite in a role based in Taylorville, IL.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works with or near to moving trucks, trailers and fork trucks and near large machinery and equipment daily. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee is exposed to a variety of extreme conditions including temperatures ranging from 40F to 105F.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and use hands and arms. The employee must be able to stand for up to twelve hours per day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The employee must wear personal protective equipment (i.e. eye protection, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, sleeves, etc.)

Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now! Grain & Protein Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.