Assembler 1st Shift

Surestaff, LLC; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Electronic weekly pay

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Employee advocacy

Job support

Job summary

Surestaff, LLC seeks a motivated Assembly Technician in Franklin Park, IL to assemble precision mechanical products including Freewheel clutches and shaft couplings. This hands-on role emphasizes quality, safety and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

You will read work instructions and drawings, pick materials, operate marking equipment, stage products for shipment, support shipping/receiving, and help maintain a clean 5S workplace while meeting production schedules.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production, or warehouse environment.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, assembly drawings, and specifications.
• High attention to detail and safety/compliance.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and proficiency with hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Position entails lifting up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Experience assembling mechanical or industrial products.

Responsibilities

• Assemble Freewheel clutches, couplings, and other products per instructions and quality standards.
• Pick materials and components required for production orders.
• Operate etching and product marking equipment as required.
• Stage completed products for shipment and internal processing.
• Support shipping and receiving activities, including packaging, labeling, and documentation.
• Perform inventory picking and material transactions to support production schedules.
• Conduct incoming material inspections and verify components meet specs.
• Assist with returned goods evaluation and root-cause analysis to identify corrective actions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment using 5S principles.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, waste reduction, productivity, and safety.
• Identify and report quality concerns, process issues, or opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and quality standards.

Skills

Reading drawings

Work instructions

Hand tools

Measuring tools

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Job description

SURESTAFF is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assembly Technician to join our client in Franklin Park, IL. This hands-on role is responsible for assembling precision mechanical products, including Freewheel clutches, shaft couplings, and related power transmission components. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and will contribute product quality, operational efficiency, workplace safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Shift: 8 AM to 5 PM Monday - Friday. Pay: $18/HR. Background check and drug screen required during onboarding process.

Responsibilities

• Assemble Freewheel clutches, couplings, and other products according to work instructions, drawings, and quality standards.
• Pick materials and components required for production orders.
• Operate etching and product marking equipment as required.
• Stage completed products for shipment and internal processing.
• Support shipping and receiving activities, including packaging, labeling, and documentation.
• Perform inventory picking and material transactions to support production schedules.
• Conduct incoming material inspections and verify components meet specifications.
• Assist with returned goods evaluation and failure analysis to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment using 5S principles.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, waste reduction, productivity, and safety.
• Identify and report quality concerns, process issues, or opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• Must have previous experience in a manufacturing, production, or warehouse environment.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, assembly drawings, and specificationsHigh attention to detail and safety/complianceBasic mechanical aptitude and proficiency with hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Position entails lifting up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods
• Experience assembling mechanical or industrial products

About Surestaff

At Surestaff, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest and Southeast. We understand that finding the right job is about more than just the paycheck – it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle.

Benefits

• Access to a wide range of job opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP)
• Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions
• Electronic weekly pay
• Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support

Surestaff also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs.

Surestaff is an equal opportunity employer.

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