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Assembly Operator

$18 - $22 per hour
Full-time

Openwork

Now Hiring: Assembly Operator – 1st Shift
Location: Watertown, Connecticut
Pay: $18 - $22 per hour depending on experience
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Possible Overtime | Long-Term Opportunity

Openwork is partnering with a well-established global manufacturer with more than 70 years of industry leadership to hire dependable Assembly Operators. This organization is known for producing high-quality wooden reels distributed worldwide and for maintaining a structured, team-oriented work environment.

If you are reliable, detail-oriented, and seeking steady full-time hours with long-term potential, we encourage you to apply.

What You Can Expect:

  • $18.00 per hour starting pay.
  • Weekly pay.
  • 1st shift schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
  • Possible overtime, including occasional Saturdays.
  • Direct hire opportunity with potential for permanent placement.
  • Supportive leadership and clear production standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assemble pre-cut wooden components into finished cable reels.
  • Use hand tools and measuring devices to ensure accuracy.
  • Weigh, label, and tag completed products.
  • Apply grease for waterproofing and product protection.
  • Perform quality inspections to meet company standards.
  • Assist with additional warehouse and production tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

  • Previous sit down forklift, and warehouse experience REQUIRED.
  • Strong reliability and consistent attendance.
  • Ability to lift, bend, and stand for extended periods.
  • Detail-oriented and able to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Comfortable working in a labor-intensive, non-climate-controlled environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking steady employment in a structured manufacturing setting with room for growth.

Apply today to be considered for the Assembly Operator – 1st Shift position in Watertown, Connecticut. You may also visit to explore additional career opportunities.

Openwork is a talent-focused staffing company with more than 50 years of experience connecting individuals with meaningful employment opportunities.

Openwork is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Vacancy posted 19 days ago
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