Heavy Assembler

Heavy AssemblerQPS is seeking a skilled and dependable Assembler to join a capital equipment manufacturing team in Kansas City, KS. This role involves assembling complex, heavy-duty equipment used in the mulch dye and rock quarry industries. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fabrication environment and collaborating with a team to build equipment with multiple moving components. Great 1st shift hours, pay and benefits!Assembler Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Safely operate hand tools, power tools, cranes, forklifts, and other material-handling equipmentUse measuring tools such as tape measures, calipers, levels, and squares to verify alignment and tolerancesFollow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and company policiesInspect assemblies for quality, accuracy, and workmanship prior to final approvalMaintain a clean and organized work areaWork closely with fabrication, welding, and quality teams to meet production deadlinesAssist with loading, staging, and final preparation of equipment for shipment as neededAssembler Requirements:High school diploma / GEDForklift experience required1-3 years of experience in mechanical assembly, fabrication, or industrial manufacturing (or equivalent mechanical experience)Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and assembly printsStrong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skillsAbility to work overtime as needed to meet production deadlinesBasic knowledge of hand toolsBasic math skills to include accurate use of a tape measureAbility to work under temperature variations based on weather and production equipmentEagerness to learn new skillsAccepting and following instructions from multiple supervisorsCollaboration with team membersAwareness of surroundings and basic occupational health and safety practicesFlexibility and patience for adjusting to changing customer needsPositive attitudeTime managementStrong problem-solving skillsPhysically able to safely and consistently lift and pull material up to 50 poundsAbility to work inside and outside of a warehouse with extreme temperature fluctuationsComfortable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentShop floor environment with exposure to steel fabrication, noise, and moving equipmentStanding, bending, climbing, and working at heights as neededIND060 QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately! Why Work with QPS?Access to sought-after positions with leading employersDedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search processBest of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee.We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.