Assembler

REELCRAFT Industries; Columbia City (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

REELCRAFT Industries in Indiana is seeking a hands-on assembler to build hoses, cables, and reels according to shop packets and job instructions.

You will use battery and pneumatic hand tools, meet safety guidelines, and help with labeling and palletizing finished reels for shipment.

This role requires a high school diploma and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with opportunities to cross-train across departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, procedures, and instructions.
• Basic arithmetic including fractions and decimals.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple orders.

Responsibilities

• Assemble reels following shop packets and instructions.
• Lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Operate hand tools and fastening equipment.
• Collaborate with team to meet production goals.
• Cross-train across departments on the plant floor.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Reading comprehension

Mathematical skills

Attention to safety

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Mechanical fastening equipment

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for assembling hose, cable, and other reels by following shop packets and job instructions. Tasks include prepping, building, hosing, and testing using various hand tools (battery-operated, pneumatic) and mechanical fastening machines. Finished reels are packaged, labeled, and palletized for shipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow all company and department safety guidelines.
• Read and interpret shop packets and job instructions.
• Lift and maneuver up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Operate hand tools (battery-operated, pneumatic) and mechanical fastening equipment.
• Use hands, fingers, and wrists consistently to pull and manipulate parts.
• Complete each phase of the assembly process.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to meet departmental goals.
• Must be open to cross training between all departments on the plant floor.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedures, and operating or maintenance instructions.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

• Apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions provided in oral, written, or diagram form.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple orders effectively.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, handling, reaching, talking, hearing, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds from ground level.
• Occasional squatting, stooping, pushing, and pulling of pallet jacks and Kan Ban containers.

Work Environment

• Exposure to forklifts, moving mechanical parts, and vibration.
• Noise levels are typically loud.
• Temperature varies from hot to cold depending on outdoor weather.
• Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Shift Hours

• 7:00am - 3:00pm

Scheduled Hours Per Week

• 40