Assembler I or II - NIGHT SHIFT

Assembler Position at FAST Global Solutions

FAST Global Solutions is hiring an Assembler for our Glenwood, MN location with a $1000 Sign-On Bonus.

At FAST Global Solutions, we're more than a manufacturing company, we're a team of employee-owners committed to building equipment that keeps the world moving. From ground support equipment to advanced conveyor solutions, our products power major airlines, air cargo handlers, and distribution operations across the globe.

For over 45 years, our reputation has been built on reliability, craftsmanship, and grit. As an employee-owned company, every team member has a direct stake in our success, which shows in the pride we take in our work and the long-lasting relationships we build with customers.

Our purpose is simple: Deliver winning solutions that help our customers, communities, and employees thrive.

Investing in our people

As a 100% employee-owned company, FAST invests deeply in our people. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), FAST contributes 20% of annual pay to each eligible employee's ESOP account, allowing employees to share directly in the company's success and long-term growth.

Benefits that support you

• Competitive starting pay
• Health insurance (medical, dental & vision) coverage begins on day one
• Affordable employee and family insurance options
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a 20% annual company contribution
• Profit Sharing Bonuses up to 5%
• 401(k), life insurance, and long-term disability
• Paid company holidays and PTO and paid volunteer hours
• Annual safety shoe reimbursement (up to $200)
• Annual FAST-branded apparel allowance (up to $150)

Job summary

Assembles machines, equipment, and their sub-assemblies following blueprints and other written and verbal specifications. Familiar with and capable of using various types of hand and power tools. Required to perform other miscellaneous tasks as supervision deems necessary.

Job duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Reads and interprets blueprints and assembly drawings to determine specific assembly requirements.
• Removes small quantities of metal to clean parts or to produce close fit between parts.
• Plans assembly procedures, following specifications.
• Drills, taps, or reams holes.
• Aligns components and bolts, screws, or rivets them together.
• Installs moving parts, such as shafts, levers, or bearings, and works them to test free movement.
• Aligns and meshes gears in gearbox to assemble system of gears.
• Tests or assists in testing operation of completed product.
• Prepares parts for shipping into containers, bands items to pallets and performs other packaging as required.
• Completes all weekly, daily and monthly 5S tasks

Job requirements

• A qualified candidate will have a high school diploma, GED, or at least 1-3 months related experience.
• Must have basic language and math skills and reasoning ability.
• Should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ERP software.
• Must be able to stand and walk continuously and sit/reach/bend frequently over the course of a 10 hour shift.
• Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Must have manual dexterity and be able to maintain a frequent firm grasp.
• Must be able to operate a foot pedal for machine operation.
• Must be able to pass a physical strength test to perform the job.
• Color vision with depth perception is required.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and levels of humidity.
• Personal protective equipment will be provided by FAST and must be worn in the required areas.