3rd Shift Precision Parts Assembler — Weekends Off

Fort Wayne Metals, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekends

Shift premium

Paid weekly

Day-one PTO

Trainer support

Job summary

Fort Wayne Metals, Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN is hiring a Precision Parts Assembler 1 on a Monday-Friday schedule with no weekend work. Starting pay is $19.84 per hour, rising to $21.45 within about six months, plus a $1.50 hour shift premium for off-shifts.

You will set up and operate cutting equipment, read blueprints, inspect parts with micrometers and calipers, and follow safety and traceability procedures. This role includes day-one benefits eligibility for PTO and holiday pay and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• 1 year of manufacturing or machine operator experience, preferred
• Ability to perform basic computer functions
• Possess intermediate math, reading, and writing skills
• Mechanical aptitude, preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Good hand dexterity
• Understand and apply safe work practices

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate cutting equipment, roller straighteners, and furnaces, including adjusting parameters and maintaining proper conditions for materials
• Interpret work instructions, blueprints, and production orders to accurately configure equipment and prioritize jobs
• Perform quality checks through visual inspection and precision measuring tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers) to ensure tolerance compliance.
• Understand material properties and how alloys respond to different processes and conditions
• Follow procedures for traceability, process control, safety, and housekeeping, taking corrective action when needed
• Complete finishing tasks such as packaging products and supporting additional duties as assigned

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Basic computer skills

Math reading writing

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Hand dexterity

Safe work practices

Job description

Fort Wayne Metals, Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN is hiring a Precision Parts Assembler 1 on a Monday-Friday schedule with no weekend work. Starting pay is $19.84 per hour, rising to $21.45 within about six months, plus a $1.50 hour shift premium for off-shifts.

You will set up and operate cutting equipment, read blueprints, inspect parts with micrometers and calipers, and follow safety and traceability procedures. This role includes day-one benefits eligibility for PTO and holiday pay and weekly pay.