Assembly Tech

Production Operations Technician

Candidates will be responsible for coordinating parts, assembly, testing, painting, packaging, and shipping of company products. The role involves performing a variety of manufacturing tasks, including assembling, operating manual and automatic equipment, setting up machines, testing, and dismantling unit assemblies and complex subassembly workstations according to appropriate work process instructions. Employees are expected to rotate among all stations within each assembly cell, performing repetitive work at a consistent pace to meet customer demands. A working knowledge and ability to repair final unit assemblies and complex subassemblies are essential, and tasks are largely completed using power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, drills, and torque guns.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate parts, assembly, testing, painting, packaging, and shipping of company products.
• Perform a variety of manufacturing tasks, including assembling and operating manual and automatic equipment.
• Set up machines, test, and dismantle unit assemblies and complex subassembly workstations.
• Rotate among all stations within each assembly cell, performing repetitive work to meet customer demands.
• Repair final unit assemblies and complex subassemblies using power tools.

Essential Skills

• 6 months prior production experience.
• 6 months in an assembly-based position.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with production, assembly, automotive, and quality inspection.
• Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic tools.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic manufacturing environment that values teamwork and skill development. Benefit from the opportunity to work across multiple assembly lines and hone your expertise in a fast-paced setting. Experience the satisfaction of contributing to high-quality products that meet customer demands.

Work Environment

This is a large manufacturing facility with approximately 270-290 production-based employees working across 13-14 different assembly lines. Open positions are available on 1st Shift (6 AM - 2 PM), 2nd Shift (2 PM - 10 PM), and 3rd Shift (10 PM - 6 AM). The dress code includes steel-toed boots, jeans, t-shirts, and gloves, as many products contain oil due to their focus on hydraulic components.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of AMES, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.70/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in AMES,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.