Assembler

Assembler-GROWTH!! GROWTH!!

The Assembler operates a variety of tools, equipment, and processes to build products to defined specifications while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. This role combines hands-on assembly work with accurate documentation, problem-solving, and ongoing training, offering the opportunity to grow skills and advance within a clean, well-organized production environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate assembly tools, equipment, and processes in accordance with provided work instructions and established procedures, and leverage experience to work with limited or no instructions when necessary.
• Assist in creating or refining work instructions and process documentation when none are available or when improvements are identified.
• Understand and adhere to standard work practices, including quality policies and customer specifications, to ensure products meet required standards.
• Monitor personal work output for quality, identify deviations or issues, and communicate effectively with supervisors, escalating concerns when needed.
• Maintain accurate timekeeping and labor tracking records, ensuring that hours and tasks are documented correctly.
• Perform precise record keeping for inventory control, scrap, and quality records to support traceability and continuous improvement.
• Complete all process documentation associated with assembly tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing safety, cleanliness, product quality, and operational efficiency.
• Participate actively in efforts to generate new and innovative solutions to complex problems within the work area.
• Stay current on all required certifications and training for the role and complete assigned training on time.
• Manage workload effectively, consistently completing assignments on schedule without compromising quality.
• Train other team members on tasks and procedures when assigned, sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Adapt to changes in tasks, processes, or priorities and remain comfortable learning and completing different tasks on a frequent basis.
• Work independently and as part of a cross-functional team, contributing positively to team goals and collaboration.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and initiative in daily work, including identifying opportunities to improve processes or resolve issues.
• Use computers to access instructions, enter production and quality data, and support daily assembly and documentation activities.
• Follow all safety and cleanliness standards in the production area, contributing to a safe and orderly work environment.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of assembly experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in using hand tools and power tools for assembly tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly diagrams, schematics, or blueprints to perform accurate builds.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to use computers for data entry, documentation, and accessing work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure products meet quality and specification requirements.
• Ability to adapt to change in tasks, processes, or priorities while maintaining performance and quality.
• Self-motivation with the ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Effective oral and written communication skills to collaborate with supervisors and team members.
• Ability to learn quickly and be comfortable completing different tasks on a frequent basis.
• Capability to exercise sound judgment and demonstrate initiative in daily work activities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working from detailed assembly diagrams, schematics, or blueprints in a manufacturing setting.
• Comfort using both manual and powered tools for a variety of assembly operations.
• Experience with basic inventory control, scrap tracking, and quality recordkeeping.
• Familiarity with standard work practices and quality policies in a production environment.
• Ability to train others on tasks and processes when assigned.
• Strong organizational skills for accurate timekeeping, labor tracking, and documentation.
• Interest in continuous improvement and contributing ideas to enhance safety, cleanliness, quality, and efficiency.

Why Work Here?

You will join a company that values hands-on work, skill development, and internal growth, offering several levels for advancement once you become permanent. The organization invests in extensive training to ensure you feel confident and successful on the production floor, and it places genuine emphasis on employee appreciation through events such as BBQs and other recognition activities. You will enjoy a clean, temperature-controlled environment, a modern break room with convenient snack options, and a culture that treats people well while encouraging you to diversify your skills and build a long-term career.

Work Environment

The work takes place in a clean, organized, and temperature-controlled production facility, ensuring the environment is never too hot or too cold. Assemblers use a range of hand and power tools, follow documented processes, and rely on computers for instructions and recordkeeping. The facility features a modern break room equipped with a kiosk for snacks, and the overall environment is designed to be comfortable and supportive of focused, hands-on work. Hours and shifts may be structured around production needs, with an emphasis on safety, cleanliness, and a professional atmosphere on the floor.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buffalo Grove, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.25/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 Buffalo Grove, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 2026.