Assembler / Manufacturing Assembler | Pay Rate: $18.20/hr

Job Description

Job Description

Job Details:

Job Title: Assembler I (General)
Work Location: 106 Roche Drive, Durham, NC 27703
Pay Rate: $18.20
Schedule Time: 1st Shift; Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM (Candidate must be flexible to work overtime hours if requested due to business needs).

Position Summary:

• Responsible for performing a variety of entry-level assembly tasks, including building subassemblies and integrating mechanical and electrical components into finished products.
• This role uses hand tools and follows standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and quality standards to meet production requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble mechanical and electrical subassemblies using hand and power tools in accordance with work instructions and SOPs.
• Integrate components into larger assemblies, ensuring proper fit, alignment, and functionality.
• Follow detailed assembly drawings, diagrams, and written instructions.
• Perform basic in-process inspections to verify quality and identify defects.
• Support testing and basic troubleshooting of assemblies as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with 5S standards.
• Accurately complete production documentation and track work performed.
• Communicate issues, material shortages, or defects to the Team Lead or Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Rotate between workstations and tasks based on production needs.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Key Requirements: Candidate must have reliable transportation and basic mechanical aptitude (including familiarity with hand tools).
• Work History: Must have a solid work history background (at least 1 to 2 years continuously with an employer; the hiring manager is explicitly not seeking "job hoppers").
• Basics: Ability to read, interpret, and follow written instructions and assembly drawings. Basic math skills and the ability to perform simple calculations.
• Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, commitment to quality, and effective communication skills.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is strictly required.
• 0–1 year of manufacturing or assembly experience is preferred.

Additional Information:

• Pre-Employment: A background check must be fully cleared before starting the job assignment (no exceptions). Drug screening is not required.
• Physical Demands: Regularly required to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods. Frequent use of hands for tool operation and component assembly. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally. May be required to bend, stoop, or reach during assembly tasks.