Assembler 1

Butcher Power Products; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Butcher Power Products seeks an entry-level Assembler I to perform basic mechanical assembly at an assigned line station. You will build to work instructions and drawings, maintain flow, and learn manufacturing processes under supervision.

The role emphasizes learning, quality, and safe operation of tools in a structured environment. Responsibilities include following instructions, checking kit completeness, and recording basic production data while maintaining a clean, safe workspace on the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read basic technical documents.
• Basic hand tool familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts and components following work instructions and drawings.
• Verify kit or pallet completeness against the build sheet before starting.
• Complete assigned station tasks within takt time.
• Maintain flow to the next station and communicate delays.
• Use hand and basic power tools safely and effectively.
• Read and interpret basic blueprints, schematics, and assembly instructions.
• Inspect completed work for defects and report quality issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Record basic production data as required.
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies.

Skills

Basic Mechanical Assembly

Attention to Detail

Manual Dexterity

Safety Awareness

Ability to Follow Instructions

Team Collaboration

Job description

Job Summary

The Assembler I is an entry-level role responsible for performing basic mechanical assembly tasks according to established work instructions, drawings, and safety standards. As BPP transitions to a line-driven production model in the new facility, this role operates within an assigned station on the line, performing standardized work and maintaining flow to the next station. This position focuses on learning manufacturing processes, building foundational skills, and producing quality work under close supervision.

Accountable For

• Accurate completion of assigned assembly tasks per work instruction
• Safe, compliant execution of all assigned work

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble parts and components following work instructions and drawings
• Verify kit or pallet completeness against the build sheet before starting assembly
• Complete assigned station tasks within established takt time
• Maintain consistent flow to the next station and communicate any delay that could affect the line
• Use hand and basic power tools safely and effectively
• Read and interpret basic blueprints, schematics, and assembly instructions
• Inspect completed work for defects and report quality issues
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Record basic production data as required
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies

Level Criteria

• Can follow a written work instruction and drawing without step-by-step supervision
• Consistently produces work that passes first-pass quality inspection
• Demonstrates safe tool use and reports hazards without prompting

Core Competencies

• Basic Mechanical Assembly
• Attention to Detail
• Manual Dexterity
• Safety Awareness
• Ability to Follow Instructions
• Team Collaboration

Standards Of Behavior

• Follows safety procedures consistently and reports hazards when noticed
• Checks own work against the instruction before calling it complete
• Asks a supervisor for clarification when unsure

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read basic technical documents
• Basic hand tool familiarity

Desired Qualifications

• 0–2 years of manufacturing or assembly experience
• Exposure to mechanical or industrial environments

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate hand and power tools.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment while using required PPE.