Assembler (Days/Weekends) - Entry level pay starting at $19.00/hr +weekend shift differential

Twin City Fan & Blower; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Twin City Fan & Blower is seeking an assembler in Brookings, SD to build products per standard work instructions, using hand and power tools. You will read shop orders and blueprints, perform basic math, and work safely in a fast-paced, team environment. The role emphasizes quality, documentation, and adherence to company values in daily tasks.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be willing to learn, with the ability to lift and move parts as required by the line.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Read and interpret shop orders and blueprints.
• Basic math and measurement skills, including tape measure.
• Experience with hand tools and safe operation.

Responsibilities

• Assemble product parts per standard work instructions.
• Use hand/power tools to assemble products.
• Operate rigging and lifting devices safely.
• Report quality, equipment, or material issues to supervisors.
• Complete documentation promptly.
• Work both independently and in a team.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Adhere to Twin City Fan Core Values.
• Other duties as assigned depending on location and product line.

Skills

Hand tools

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Tape measure

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Forklift operation

Rigging safety

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Pallet jack

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Uses a variety of hand/power tools to correctly assemble products.
• Operates rigging and lifting devices safety
• Assembles assigned product parts in accordance with standard work instructions.
• Reports problems with quality, equipment, and material to supervisors.
• Complete documentation and work in a timely manner
• Work in both individual and team environment
• Maintains good housekeeping and clean work areas in assigned space
• Act, live, and behave by TCF Core Values
• Additional duties may be assigned, dependent upon location and product line

Qualifications

• Typically requires a high school diploma and up to 2 years of experience
• Read and understand shop orders and blueprints, safety rules, standard work instructions written in English.
• Basic math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure including whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to use hand tools in a safe and proper manner.
• Based on department, may be required to operate a forklift, overhead crane, and electric pallet jack.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations and Required Training

The following certifications and training, if required, will be provided by the company:

• JSA completion, Forklift Operations, PPE identification and usage, Crane Training, hazard awareness/identification, Lift table operations, Rigging safety
• Understands SQDE Metrics, LDMS, Issue boards, 5S

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Continuously lift/move 10 pounds; frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds; and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Continuously stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms above shoulder height; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk; and hear.
• Occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach with hands and arms at waist level and below the waist, and work in limited space.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is continuously exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to high places, fumes, or airborne particles and/or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

SAFETY

Twin City Fan is dedicated to providing a safe and healthy work environment. Every employee must understand and continually work within the safety and health rules and policies. The use of good judgment and common sense is critical to workplace safety and Twin City Fan expects every employee to work in a safe and conscientious manner.

This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment, nor is it an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as business needs arise. Qualifications are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required.