Assembler 7 (Custom Door Assembly Operator)

Allegion Canada Inc.; McKenzie (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting pay

Benefits

Job summary

Allegion, Republic Doors and Frames in McKenzie, TN, is hiring an Assembler on FIRST SHIFT. You will assemble steel door components to produce high-quality doors that help create peace of mind through safety and security.

Starting pay is $18.44 per hour with benefits and opportunities for training and development. Manufacturing experience is preferred, but we will train you to succeed in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience preferred, but training will be provided.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong manual dexterity and ability to follow instructions.
• Team oriented with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Assemble steel door components following provided instructions.
• Gather and prepare parts and tools for production.
• Perform quality checks on door assemblies.
• Collaborate with team to meet production schedules in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Team player

Manual dexterity

Lifting 50 lbs

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 – First Shift

Location: McKenzie, TN

Republic Doors and Frames, a part of the Allegion team, has a long history as a leading U.S. manufacturer of commercial steel doors and related hardware solutions, including specialty applications such as acoustical, tornado, hurricane, and bullet-resistant assemblies. We build products that help create peace of mind by pioneering safety and security.

Position: Assembler (First Shift)

Summary: As an Assembler, you are a crucial part of the Allegion team, responsible for assembling steel door components to produce high-quality steel doors that help create peace of mind by pioneering safety and security. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic team environment, this is the role for you. Previous manufacturing experience is preferred; however, don’t let that deter you from applying—we will support you in training and development.

Job Description Summary

• Responsible for assembling parts to produce steel doors
• Gathers and prepares parts and tools
• Assembles door components following instructions (skins, cores, panels, hardware prep, and related door assemblies)
• Resolves assembly problems and notifies frontline leader/supervisor for additional resources
• Performs work under minimal supervision
• Handles complex issues and problems
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of the subject matter
• Provides coaching/mentoring to peers
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Manual dexterity
• Leadership skills

Shift and Compensation: We are hiring for FIRST SHIFT. Starting Pay: $18.44 per hour. Immediate opportunity to join a dynamic team offering stability and benefits.

What You Will Do

• Gather and prepare parts and tools for steel door production
• Assemble door components (skins, cores, panels, hardware prep) following provided instructions
• Resolve assembly problems and notify frontline leader/supervisor for additional resources
• Conduct quality checks on door assemblies and support continuous improvement efforts
• Collaborate with team members to meet production schedules in a fast-paced steel door manufacturing environment

What You Need to Succeed

• Manufacturing experience (preferred)
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Ability to handle complex issues and problems
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to pass all required drug screen and background checks
• Team player attitude
• Manual dexterity

Why Join Us

Be part of a renowned U.S. manufacturer with a focus on safety and security in steel door solutions.

Work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment dedicated to quality and innovation.

Training and development opportunities to help you grow your skills in the steel door industry.

Competitive starting pay and benefits.

Immediate opportunity to join a dynamic team offering stability and benefits.

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.

Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

We are Allegion. A team of experts. United under a common desire; Protect today innovate for tomorrow. And never settle for the status quo. We believe in anticipating opportunities by sharpening our skills and finding new answers through collaboration. We believe in a safer, more secure world. We believe in providing peace of mind. We believe in being true to ourselves and to those who trust-in our protection. We are many. We are one. We are Allegion.