Assembler (51886)

G.W. Van Keppel Company; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

G.W. Van Keppel Company is seeking an assembler for a full-time role in Kansas City, KS. The job involves assembling equipment to customer specifications, reading blueprints, and preparing materials for shipment. Forklift experience is required, with welding/assembly background considered a plus.

Candidates should be 18+ and legally eligible to work in the U.S., with a high school diploma or GED. OT may be required to meet production deadlines, and pre-employment drug testing will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Forklift experience required.
• Assembly and welding experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting blueprint drawings and specifications.
• Preparing material for shipment.
• Assisting in loading and unloading of commercial and customer trucks.
• Collaborating with work teams and reporting work status and next steps.
• Following leadership instructions.
• Performing tasks timely and accurately to ensure smooth workflow.
• Using hand tools to assemble equipment.
• Taking measurements using tape measures and other tools.
• Following safety rules and maintaining housekeeping.
• Welding and/or prior assembly experience a plus.
• Other duties may be assigned within manufacturing operations.

Skills

Basic math and tape measure accuracy

Eagerness to learn

Follow instructions from multipleSuper

Team collaboration

Awareness of safety practices

Flexibility and patience

Positive attitude

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Peerless Location - Kansas City, KS 66117Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $20.00 - $25.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Manufacturing

JOB SUMMARY

Assembles equipment within customer specifications. Basic assembly knowledge and fabrication shop experience are beneficial.

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities:

• Reading and interpreting blueprint drawings and specifications
• Preparing material for shipment
• Assisting in loading and unloading of commercial and customer trucks
• Collaborating with work teams and using verbal and/or written communications skills to report work status, request next steps
• Following leadership instructions
• Performing job tasks timely and accurately to ensure smooth workflow
• Using a variety of hand tools to assemble equipment
• Taking accurate measurements using measuring tape or other measuring tools
• Following safety rules and protocols including good housekeeping practices
• Welding and/or prior assembly experience a plus!
• Other duties may be assigned within the scope of manufacturing facility operations

QualificationsJob Qualifications:

• 18+ years of age
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States
• High School Diploma / GED
• Forklift experience required
• Assembly and welding experience a plus!
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug test and future random drug testing
• Ability to work overtime as needed to meet production deadlines

Job Skills Competencies:

• Basic math skills to include accurate use of a tape measure
• Eagerness to learn new skills
• Accepting and following instructions from multiple supervisors
• Collaboration with team members
• Awareness of surroundings and basic occupational health and safety practices
• Flexibility and patience for adjusting to changing customer needs
• Positive attitude

Physical Requirements:

• Physically able to safely and consistently lift and pull material up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work inside and outside of a warehouse with extreme temperature fluctuations