Assembler 3 (Direct)

Allegion; Princeton (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401K with 6% company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Clifton Strengths coaching

Community involvement

Job summary

Allegion is seeking an Assembler in Princeton, IL on 1st Shift to build components and sub-assemblies across multiple lines. Use hand and power tools, follow safety protocols, and ensure products meet quality standards.

The role includes documenting issues and tracking production metrics, while collaborating with team members, engineers, and quality control to drive improvements. Assemble parts, perform inspections, and adhere to written instructions.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with assembly techniques, tools, and equipment.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and testing equipment effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assemble basic components using hand tools and equipment that is engineered for light assembly.
• Perform repetitive assembly tasks with precision, such as attaching, labeling, and packaging parts.
• Inspect products for defects and ensure they meet quality and functionality standards.
• Document issues encountered during assembly using tools and standards to verify product quality and functionality.
• Track and document production metrics, such as completed units or defects.
• Identify and segregate defective parts for review and document quality issues.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, use PPE, and report potential hazards.
• Perform basic equipment checks.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, engineers, and quality control to address challenges and improve processes.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to report issues and provide updates.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and store tools and equipment properly.
• Follow step-by-step written or verbal instructions.
• Be flexible by working overtime, cross-training, and adapting to new processes or technologies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Familiarity with assembly techniques

Tools and equipment experience

Basic computer literacy

Hand tools, power tools, pneumatic

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.

Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor - a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.

Assembler - Princeton, IL

1st Shift (Tuesday - Friday 4:30 am - 3 pm)

Assembler

The Assembler is responsible for assembling components, sub-assemblies, and final products across various manufacturing lines. This role requires proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment to ensure products meet quality standards and customer expectations. Assemblers must adhere to safety protocols, maintain organized workspaces, and collaborate with team members to address challenges and drive improvements.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position.

What You Will Do:

• Assemble basic components using hand tools and equipment that is engineered for light assembly.
• Perform repetitive assembly tasks with precision, such as attaching, labeling, and packaging parts.
• Inspect products for defects and ensure they meet quality and functionality standards.
• Document issues encountered during assembly using tools and standards to verify product quality and functionality.
• Track and document production metrics, such as completed units or defects.
• Identify and segregate defective parts for review and document quality issues.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, use PPE, and report potential hazards.
• Perform basic equipment checks.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, engineers, and quality control to address challenges and improve processes.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to report issues and provide updates.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and store tools and equipment properly.
• Follow step-by-step written or verbal instructions.
• Be flexible by working overtime, cross-training, and adapting to new processes or technologies.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED (OPTIONAL REMOVE IF APPLICABLE TO MANUFACTURING SITE)
• Familiarity with assembly techniques, tools, and equipment.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and testing equipment effectively.
• Ability to produce parts and products to meet quality standards.
• Ability to be flexible in role, adjusting to new processes, technologies, or production requirements.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to handle parts and tools with precision.
• Perform repetitive motions (bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, lifting, gripping, and grasping with hands).
• Standing Duration: Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per shift. (EDIT HOURS APPLICABLE TO MANUFACTRUING SITE)
• Lifting Requirements: Ability to lift up to XXX lbs. (EDIT WEIGHT APPLICABLE TO MANUFACTURING SITE)
• Ability to work in environments with noise, chemicals, dust, sharp objects, moving/rotating mechanical parts, and temperature extremes.

Why Work for Us?

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:

• You’re seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, "this is your business, run with it".
• You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.
• You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoygenerouspaid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!
• You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential.

What You’ll Get from Us:

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you be safe, be healthy
• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting period
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
• Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can serve others, not yourself
• Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through Clifton Strengths testing and coaching

Compensation: This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

• The expected Base Hourly Range: $18.50 - $24.95. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
• Bonus Eligible: Yes

Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer

We Celebrate Who We Are!

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

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