Assembler - 1st Shift

The Grasshopper Company; Kansas; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Life Insurance

Pension Plan

401k Plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Bonus Incentive

Discounted child care

Discount on Verizon Wireless service

Job summary

A family-owned manufacturing firm in Kansas is looking for a full-time Assembler for the first shift. This position requires mechanical aptitude and prior assembly experience. Responsibilities include ensuring the quality of parts, maintaining pace on the assembly line, and adhering to safety protocols. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental insurance, a pension plan, and paid vacation. Join a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality turf maintenance equipment.

Qualifications

• Must have mechanical aptitude and prior assembly experience.
• Ability to keep pace with an assembly line is essential.
• Must be alert and have a strong safety consciousness.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for checking parts for accuracy and quality.
• Lift parts of varying weights for assembly.
• Recognize omitted parts in the assembly process.
• Maintain an awareness of supply necessary for orders.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Prior assembly experience

Ability to use hand tools

Safety awareness

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

A family‑owned business with more than 50 years of manufacturing experience, The Grasshopper Company has specialized in manufacturing True ZeroTurn™ riding rotary mowers since 1969. No parent corporation or outside investors make the decisions at Grasshopper.

As a recognized leader in the manufacturing of turf and grounds maintenance equipment, The Grasshopper Company is always looking for talented, dedicated and hard‑working people to join our team. Grasshopper offers a wide range of competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

We are an equal opportunity employer. The Grasshopper Company/Moridge Manufacturing, Inc. abides by applicable non‑discrimination laws and will not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, Vietnam era veteran status, or disability.

We offer stable employment utilizing state‑of‑the‑art equipment and clean work facilities. Unless otherwise noted, on‑the‑job training is provided.

Assembler - 1st Shift

Full‑time assembly worker needed for first shift. Mechanical aptitude and prior assembly experience preferred.

Essential Functions

• Must have ability to keep pace with a progressive assembly line.
• Must effectively use a variety of hand tools.
• Responsible for checking parts to verify accuracy and quality prior to assembly.
• Must be able to lift parts of varying weights onto work area.
• Must be able to recognize any omitted parts or procedures of assembly process.
• Must be aware of supply of necessary parts required for completion of order.
• Must be constantly alert to potential hazards and keep a safety awareness attitude.

To learn more about this employment position with Grasshopper, including descriptions and requirements, please contact the Human Resources Department.

Extensive benefit package including

• Health and dental insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pension Plan (better than a 401k)
• 401k Plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Bonus Incentive
• Discounted child care available
• Discount on Verizon Wireless service

Department: Assembly