1st Shift Mechanical Assembler

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a reliable 1st Shift Mechanical Assembler to join our manufacturing team. This evaluation-to-hire role involves assembling components such as loaders, backhoes, and mower attachments in a clean, safety-focused shop, with pay of $17.50 per hour and a Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–2:30 PM schedule.

You will follow daily production plans, ensure quality, assist with material movement, and maintain a safe work area.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow instructions and work efficiently within a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly of components, including loaders, backhoes, and mid-mount mower attachments
• Fit, align, calibrate, and adjust parts to meet specifications and operating requirements
• Assist with material movement and inventory control, including cycle counts
• Follow daily production schedules and communicate effectively with supervisors
• Repair units that do not meet quality standards
• Maintain a clean and organized work area

Skills

Industrial experience

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Hand tools

Overhead crane

Job description

Job Title: 1st Shift Mechanical Assembler (Evaluation-to-Hire)

Pay: $17.50/hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (30-minute lunch)
Classification: Evaluation-to-Hire

We are seeking a reliable Mechanical Assembler to join a growing team responsible for building off-road vehicles and tractors. This is a long-term opportunity with potential for overtime in a clean and safety-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform assembly of components, including loaders, backhoes, and mid-mount mower attachments
• Fit, align, calibrate, and adjust parts to meet specifications and operating requirements
• Assist with material movement and inventory control, including cycle counts
• Follow daily production schedules and communicate effectively with supervisors
• Repair units that do not meet quality standards
• Maintain a clean and organized work area

Qualifications:

• Experience or training in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Ability to follow instructions and work efficiently within a team
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Equipment Used:

• Hand tools
• Overhead crane

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 35–50 lbs
• Prolonged standing, bending, lifting, and moving materials throughout the shift

Work Environment:

• Clean shop setting with moderate noise levels
• Safety-conscious workplace; safety glasses and gloves provided, steel-toe shoes required
• Shop floor temperatures may be cool

Why Join This Team:

• Evaluation-to-hire opportunity with long-term career potential
• Work with a company producing off-road vehicles and tractors
• Overtime opportunities available