Manufacturing Assembly Operator (1st Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Manufacturing Assembly Operator (1st Shift)

Location : Providence, RI 02907

Employment Type : Full-Time, Contract

Pay Rate : $21.00 - $23.00 / hour (Based on soldering experience)

Job Summary

Are you a detail-oriented individual with great hand-eye coordination looking to grow your manufacturing career? A premier engineering consultancy and medical device manufacturing organization in Providence, RI is seeking motivated Manufacturing Assembly Operators to join our team for an urgent 1st shift requirement.

In this role, you will perform mechanical and electro-mechanical assembly of small medical devices. This is an incredible opportunity with a 1-week structured computer and hands-on training program, offering a stable schedule and long-term contract-to-hire potential based on your attendance and quality of work.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay ($21/hr base, or $23/hr if you have soldering experience)
• Full standard benefits package (Medical, Dental, PTO, and 401k)
• Comprehensive 1-week training program to teach you regulated assembly requirements
• Clean, modern, and highly controlled facility environment

Key Responsibilities

• Perform precise mechanical and electro-mechanical assembly tasks using hand tools, fixtures, and blueprints
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and ISO requirements carefully
• Conduct visual and in-process quality inspections on small parts and sub-assemblies
• Maintain operating logs, documentation, and a clean, safe workspace (5S/6S standards)
• Comfortably wear cleanroom apparel (gowns, masks, safety glasses, hairnets) as required by production zones

Qualifications & Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is strictly required.

• 0–1+ years of manufacturing, assembly, or technical production experience (willing to train candidates with strong mechanical aptitude—not looking for heavy machine operators).

• Excellent manual dexterity and ability to work with very small parts and tools.

• Ability to read, understand, and carefully follow written procedure logs.

• Exceptional reliability, punctuality, and daily attendance are absolute dealbreakers.

Screening Requirements

• Candidates must be able to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screening prior to onboarding.