Advanced Manufacturing Assembler – Complex Electro-Mechanical

Guardian Equipment, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Advancement opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Guardian Equipment, Inc. is seeking an Assembler III at our Chicago facility to perform highly complex mechanical and electro-mechanical assembly under supervision and troubleshoot to meet top-quality standards.

You will align components, use hand and power tools, and operate assembly machines, while documenting work, logging data, and maintaining a 5S workspace with strict PPE compliance on the production floor.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience is required.
• Minimum Experience: Related training or experience 2+ years in a manufacturing or assembly environment is required. Must have math skills and computer literacy.
• Proficiency in utilizing common hand tools and power tools required for assembly tasks.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and systematically follow written work instructions, prints, and technical diagrams.
• Basic mathematical proficiency for measurement verification, counting, and data logging.
• Foundational computer literacy to access work orders, prints, and basic tracking applications.
• Demonstrated attention to detail required to fit and align components within moderate tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Complex Assembly Operations: Under limited supervision, perform a wide variety of mechanical or electro-mechanical assembly processes involving multiple steps and some complexity.
• Component Alignment: Adjust, fit or align components to tight tolerances, specifications, and inspection standards.
• Documentation and Procedure: Access work orders, prints, specifications, and technical information as required. Follow written work instructions, prints and prescribed routines. Exercise judgment to meet quality requirements and address challenges.
• Tool and Equipment Use: Use hand and power tools. Setup and operate assembly machines.
• Quality Inspection: Visually inspect in-process components and assembled units for quality adherence, structural integrity, and conformance to print specifications.
• Data Logging: Accurately record completed production units, material scrap, and operational metrics using shop floor terminal interfaces or designated data sheets.
• Station Maintenance: Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workstation in full compliance with facility 5S guidelines, housekeeping standards, and routine material waste removal procedures.
• Safety Adherence: Comply strictly with all company safety policies, including the mandatory and continuous utilization of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and specific hand protection.

Job description

Guardian Equipment, Inc. is seeking an Assembler III at our Chicago facility to perform highly complex mechanical and electro-mechanical assembly under supervision and troubleshoot to meet top-quality standards.

You will align components, use hand and power tools, and operate assembly machines, while documenting work, logging data, and maintaining a 5S workspace with strict PPE compliance on the production floor.