Assembler

Polaris Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Gym reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability offerings

Volunteer time off

Profit-sharing plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401(k) matching

Job summary

Polaris Inc. is hiring an assembler to join a team that builds Walker Evans shocks from start to finish. You will use hand and power tools, follow work instructions, and uphold Polaris quality standards in a fast-paced, agile environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and may include a technical degree. Candidates should be able to work in the United States without sponsorship, maintain 5S discipline, and complete production documentation accurately.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Technical degree in a related field or 0–2 years of related mechanical assembly experience.
• Familiar with a variety of concepts, practices, and procedures within mechanical assembly.
• Related manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly of products with complex functions requiring independent judgment.
• Understand and follow established procedures and processes to safely produce quality parts.
• Recognize, communicate and document safety concerns.
• Troubleshoot and adjust to build a quality product.
• Perform housekeeping and 5S to keep the department clean, safe, and well organized.
• Complete work documentation accurately such as production orders, tags, and quality sheets.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Mechanical assembly

Reading instructions

Quality documentation

Safety procedures

5S

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree

Job description

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE. As an Assembler you will work within a team to build Walker Evans shocks from start to completion. In this role, you’ll utilize various hand and power tools, following work instructions to achieve our Polaris quality standards. If you enjoy being a part of a team and using your problem-solving skills, then this is the role for you.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly of products with complex functions requiring independent judgment
• Understand and follow established procedures and processes to safely produce quality parts
• Recognize, communicate and document safety concerns
• Troubleshoot and adjust to build a quality product
• Perform housekeeping and 5S to keep the department clean, safe, and well organized
• Complete work documentation accurately such as production orders, tags, and quality sheets

Education and Experience

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred but not required
• Technical Degree within a related field from an accredited institution or 0-2 years of related mechanical assembly experience
• Must be familiar with a variety of concepts, practices, and procedures within mechanical assembly
• Related manufacturing experience is preferred
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Required Physical Demands

• Routinely lifts up to 40 pounds individually
• Works in multiple positions during a shift
• Ability to stand for a 10 hour shift

Environmental Exposures

• Routinely and regularly works near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally exposed to hot conditions
• Occasionally exposed to non-toxic fumes
• Moderate noise level
• Occasionally exposed to oil, grease, gasoline, dust, metal particles and sharp edged materials

Safety Requirements

• Exposed to hazards/risks that require body protection (gloves, pants, steel toes, sleeves, safety glasses, etc.)

The starting pay range for California is $17.00 to $22.00 per hour, plus eligibility for overtime. Individual pay and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range. To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing. We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE.

Benefits

• Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture.
• At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan.
• Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future.
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off
• Gym & personal training reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Disability offerings
• Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work.

EEO Statement

Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or [e-mail]. To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov).

At Polaris, the need for diverse perspectives and experiences enables our vision of Best People, Best Team.

We value our differences and align our passions to do great work.

As a highly efficient growth company, we are driven to be agile and adaptable to support our customers. At Polaris we unite to create memorable adventures. Learn more at http://www.polaris.com/careers