Assembler - 1st Shift

The Grasshopper Company; Moundridge (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; 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 available

Discount on Verizon Wireless service

Job summary

The Grasshopper Company in Kansas is seeking an Assembly - 1st Shift worker to join our stable, family-owned manufacturing team. Full-time position with on-site work and on-the-job training provided.

You will perform mechanical assembly using hand tools, meet pace targets, verify parts for accuracy, and help maintain a safe, efficient production line. Prior assembly experience is preferred and a positive attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and prior assembly experience required or preferred.
• Ability to use hand tools and follow assembly instructions.
• Attention to detail to verify parts and quality before/during assembly.

Responsibilities

• Keep pace with a progressive assembly line.
• Use a variety of hand tools to assemble components.
• Check parts for accuracy and quality prior to assembly.
• Lift parts of varying weights onto the work area.
• Recognize omitted parts or procedures in the assembly process.
• Ensure supply of necessary parts to complete orders.
• Maintain safety awareness and a clean work area.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Prior assembly experience

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. As 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

We offer stable employment utilizing state of the art equipment and clean work facilities. On the job training provided.

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.

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