Assembler

GDKN Corp.; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

GDKN Corp. in Massachusetts seeks a manufacturing assembler to prepare and test fabricated parts, perform inspections, and repair units that fail tolerance checks.

The role emphasizes safety, precise documentation, and adherence to procedures in a fast-paced production environment. Qualified candidates typically have a high school diploma, possibly an apprenticeship, and 2–4 years' related experience with hand and power tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• May require apprenticeship or formal training in the assigned area.
• Typically 2–4 years of experience in the field or related area.
• Working knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test components and finished products according to specifications.
• Inspect products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and repair units not meeting tolerance or testing requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Accurately document production activity and maintain records.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Quality mindset

Safety awareness

Following instructions

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

apprenticeship or formal training

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

The staffing solutions division of GDKN is a leading provider of end-to-end solutions in the temporary staffing space. With companies across the globe laying critical emphasis on their human resources management, demand for temporary staffing is rapidly growing because it improves focus on core/critical activities and can be adapted to the seasonal nature of business, addresses business uncertainties and the demand for rapid growth. In short, temporary staffing creates a very nimble human capital platform which allows organizations to maximize their productivity and flexibility at all times.

GDKN is one of the very few minority business enterprises in North America that has the status of Preferred vendor with world’s largest corporations in various industries including:

• Electric
• Gas
• Telephone Utilities
• Manufacturing
• Defense
• Information Technology

Having worked with a multitude of the world’s largest clients, GDKN has gained significant expertise in providing staffing solutions which are specifically targeted to meet our client’s unique needs with a highly innovative tactical and strategic approach and extensive capabilities for scalability and flexibility.

Our staffing solutions focus on every detailed aspect of a business and ensure that you have the perfect talent for your critical business needs. We keep adapting and expanding to ensure that we always surpass our client’s expectations.

Our staffing solutions division has access to an unparalleled pool of candidates from which our dedicated team rigorously screen and evaluate to ensure ideal human resources are identified for our client’s unique needs. Our dedicated team is the group of certified experts many of which have years of experience in their related field of expertise.

We do not just focus on finding the perfect talent for our clients; we allow them to focus on growing their business and achieving their goals by ensuring that we adhere to the strictest labor compliance standards.

Our activities are compliant with the laws prevailing in the countries and municipalities we do business in and our team of labor law experts ensures that your organization is compliant with all current applicable labor regulations. Labor Law Compliance Management is an important component of our business which we continue to keep as a top priority.

With over 20 years in the staffing industry, highly customizable staffing solutions, unparalleled sourcing methodology and global capabilities, we are uniquely equipped to identify the right talent for your organization. GDKN will provide your organization with the flexibility to staff up or down, depending on your business needs.

Job Description

• Assembles fabricated parts at floor stations and performs testing and calibration of parts and mechanisms to ensure they meet required tolerances and product specifications.
• Uses hand and power tools to assemble units according to established procedures.
• Identifies components that fail testing or tolerance requirements and performs repairs as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and test components and finished products in accordance with engineering and product specifications.
• Inspect products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and repair units that do not meet tolerance or testing requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all safety, quality, and operational procedures.
• Accurately document production activity and maintain required records.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Lifting in excess of 30 pounds and/or frequent repetitive lifting may be required.
• Exposure to machinery, chemicals, biological materials, or other physical risks is anticipated.

Quality & Attention to Detail

• Tell me about a time you identified a part or assembly that did not meet specifications or tolerance.
• What steps did you take to correct the issue?

What this assesses:

• quality control mindset, ability to follow specifications, and problem-solving at a basic level.
• Safety, Reliability & Work Ethic
• This role involves repetitive work, lifting over 30 pounds, and following strict safety procedures.
• How do you ensure you work safely and consistently in a fast-paced production environment?

What this assesses:

• safety awareness, physical readiness, and reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• May be required to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in the assigned specialty area.
• Typically requires 2-4 years of experience in the field or a related area.
• Working knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.
• Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines.
• Works under immediate supervision with limited need for independent judgment.
• Reports to a supervisor or manager.

Additional Information

Q\A

• Assembly & Technical Skills
• Can you walk me through your experience assembling mechanical or fabricated parts and using hand or power tools?
• What types of products or components have you worked on?
• What this assesses: hands-on assembly experience, tool familiarity, and comfort with production work.