Production Assembler 1st Shift San Antonio, TX

Production Assembler

Location: San Antonio, TX 78233 Pay Rate: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (1st Shift)

Overview of the Job

The Production Assembler reads and interprets blueprints and routings to manufacture parts to required technical specifications. This position is responsible for producing high-quality assemblies, performing routine quality inspections, and maintaining standard workplace safety and housekeeping protocols.

Primary Responsibilities

• Read and understand blueprints and routings to produce parts to required specifications.
• Inspect first pieces and perform subsequent inspections to ensure overall assembly quality.
• Maintain station inventory and perform quality checks to identify and report product defects.
• Utilize hand tools including handheld screwdrivers and drill guns to assemble components.
• Operate functional area equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Troubleshoot and resolve simple quality product issues to meet established standards and tolerances.
• Complete simple reports on productivity, quality, and safety, ensuring accurate and timely data.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and keep the work area clean and organized.
• Ensure safety equipment, machine guarding, interlocks, and safety curtains function properly.
• Report safety problems, hazards, accidents, and near misses to management immediately.
• Perform other job tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Possess manual dexterity to put parts and pieces together accurately.
• Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints and routing documentation.
• Understanding of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and the handling of hazardous materials.
• Ability to perform repetitive assembly tasks.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively alone or in a team environment.
• Maintaining regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to stand, sit, stoop, bend, and reach above shoulders for up to 25% of the shift.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 23 years of experience in product assembly.
• Thermoforming experience is preferred.

Benefits: Health insurance Health savings account Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible spending accounts Life insurance Retirement plan All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.