Assembler

Kelly Services; Chippewa Falls (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Light Assembly Worker for a premier manufacturing client in Chippewa Falls, WI. The role involves reading blueprints, assembling parts, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a first-shift environment.

The day-to-day duties include reviewing materials, preparing parts per orders, interpreting specifications, and ensuring quality through precise measurement. Candidates should lift up to 50 pounds and work safely in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial/manufacturing environment (1–3 years) required.
• Able to read and comprehend blueprints and part specifications.

Responsibilities

• Review bills of materials and ensure parts are available per production schedule.
• Prepare assembly parts per customer orders and specifications.
• Prepare die bodies after chrome plating by stoning surfaces.
• Interpret blueprints/specifications to plan fabrication and assembly sequences.
• Safely lift, position, and secure machined parts on worktables using hoists and vises.
• Fit and assemble parts to create dies with machining and hand tools.
• File, grind, shim, and adjust parts for proper fit.
• Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances with calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators.
• Participate in 5S, kaizen and Lean initiatives.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Attention to detail

Tools

Machining tools

Job description

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking a Light Assembly Worker to work at a premier manufacturing client in Chippewa Falls, WI. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $20.00 per hour

Shift: 1st

Why you should apply to be a Light Assembly Worker:

• Competitive pay rate at $20.00 per hour.
  
• Opportunity to work with a premier manufacturing client known for its commitment to safety and quality.
  
• Emphasis on continuous improvement and employee development.
  
• Supportive work culture that values attention to detail and teamwork.

What’s a typical day as a Light Assembly Worker? You’ll be:

• Reviewing bills of materials and ensuring all necessary parts are available in the assembly area according to the production schedule.
  
• Preparing assembly parts per customer orders and specifications.
  
• Preparing die bodies after chrome plating by stoning the surfaces.
  
• Interpreting blueprints and/or specifications to plan fabrication and assembly sequences.
  
• Safely lifting, positioning, and securing machined parts on worktables using hoists and vises.
  
• Fitting and assembling parts to create dies, using various machining and hand tools.
  
• Filing, grinding, shimming, and adjusting parts for proper fit.
  
• Verifying dimensions, alignments, and clearances using precise measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauge blocks, and dial indicators.
  
• Participating in continuous improvement activities, including 5S, kaizen, and other Lean initiatives.
  
• Maintaining a clean and orderly work area, ensuring proper care of equipment.
  
• Performing other duties as assigned.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have 1–3 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment (must have).
  
• Can read and comprehend blueprints and part specifications (must have).
  
• Possess strong organizational and decision-making skills (must have).
  
• Have experience with a variety of equipment and machining tools (preferred).
  
• Are able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and perform essential duties satisfactorily.
  
• Are committed to maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient work environment.