Assembler

Kelco Industries; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Woodstock, IL, is seeking individuals to assemble protection, communication, and control devices. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and 1-2 years of manufacturing experience. Key responsibilities include wiring, inspecting, and testing components. Assertiveness, flexibility, and strong attention to detail are essential. The pay range for this role is $18 to $20 per hour, and successful applicants will enjoy a positive work environment with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of work assignments.
• Inspires oneself and others to reach goals and perform best.
• Identifies and corrects conditions that affect employee safety.
• Accepts responsibility and accounts for actions.
• Communicates effectively with others using spoken word.
• Uses reasoning to solve problems.
• Finds solutions for work-related problems proactively.
• Comprehends complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Demonstrates dependability, a great work ethic, and initiative.
• Welcomes new ideas and accepts input positively.
• Highly attentive to detail and has good hand-eye coordination.

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts according to prints and router including electronic components, gears, and switches.
• Route wires and connect electrical units using hand tools.
• Inspect and test wire assemblies for resistance and shorts.
• Adjust contacts and units to meet specifications.
• Maintain production reports and track component status.
• Perform detail painting and engraving of parts.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Assertiveness

Motivation

Safety Awareness

Accountability

Communication/Oral

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Aptitude

Dependable

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Kelco Industries

Kelco Industries is a market leader in cost‑effective, high‑performance, custom engineered components for a wide variety of industries. We invest in the latest technologies and top talent, and because we are privately held, we answer only to our customers – so we can make fast decisions that move our business and our customers forward.

Kelco is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. We further are committed to considering all qualified individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodation as needed throughout the hiring process.

Kelco offers a competitive benefits package, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance.

Job Summary

Assembles protection, communication, and control devices, such as switches, relays, solenoids, and control systems, as laid out in drawings and wiring diagrams by performing the following duties.

Essential Functions

• Uses fixtures, machines, presses, and tools to assemble parts according to prints and router including, electronic components, gears, wound coils, terminals, and switches.
• Routing wires, cutting, and soldering wires to connect electrical units using hand tools and various soldering techniques.
• Inspect and test wire assemblies using, ohmmeter, or resistance tester to test connections for resistance, shorts, and grounds.
• Adjusts contacts, stakes units, adjust springs, and shafts to meet specifications.
• Maintain production report, while tracking and identifying component status.
• Detail painting and/or engraving of parts as needed.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as required & assigned by the Department Manager.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty at a high level of proficiency and within our core value system.

• Assertiveness – Ability to act in a self‑confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Motivation – Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee’s safety.
• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Communication/Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Analytical Skills – Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve problems.
• Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work‑related problems.
• Technical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Dependable – Must consistently demonstrate dependability, a great work ethic, initiative, ownership of issues, problem‑solving abilities, and an exceptional attitude.
• Flexibility – Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, accept new ideas and input positively, and be open to new work approaches and processes.
• This position requires a person who is highly attentive to detail and has good hand‑eye coordination.
• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1‑2 years of work experience within a manufacturing.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

18 – 20 USD per hour (Woodstock, IL)