Assembler – Electrical/Hydraulic

DOC Services, Inc.; Lake City (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Nine holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Training and advancement

Job summary

Valley Craft, located in Lake City, Minnesota, is seeking an Assembler Electrical/Hydraulic II to perform final assembly and support custom orders. You will interpret drawings, calibrate components, and ensure units meet tight tolerances and quality standards. The role includes testing assembled units and maintaining production pace.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, with opportunities for training and advancement in a long‑standing American manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of metalworking industry, equipment, and processes.
• 1–3 years of experience in final assembly or related role.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Fit, align, calibrate and adjust parts and mechanisms to meet close tolerances and inspection standards.
• Interpret and work from drawings and specifications.
• Test and inspect assembled units.
• Maintain product quality standards.
• Assist with training for new employees.
• Work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Metalworking knowledge

Job description

Company Overview

Valley Craft has been manufacturing professional-grade material handling and storage equipment in Lake City, Minnesota since 1953, beginning with our introduction of the first hand truck with a brake. Today, we produce one of the most complete lines of industrial steel cabinets in the world, along with the carts, hand trucks, dump systems, lifts, and drum handling equipment relied on by manufacturers, distributors, and job sites world wide. As part of the Ballymore Safety Products family, serving as their Midwest headquarters, we combine the resources of a national organization with the standards and culture of a company that has built its reputation one product at a time.

We offer steady, year-round work, a clean and well-organized production floor, and a genuine commitment to safety. Team members here develop skills that last a career - and put their name on equipment recognized for its quality wherever it's used.

If you take pride in precision work and want to build a long-term career with an established American manufacturer, apply today.

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of the department supervisor/team lead, you will perform the final assembly of product. We are looking for a driven Assembler Electrical/Hydraulic II to facilitate the production of company products and custom orders.

What You'll Do

• Fit, align, calibrate and adjust parts and mechanisms to meet close tolerances and strict inspection standards
• Interpret and work from drawings and specifications
• Test and inspect assembled units
• Monitor output
• Maintain product quality standards
• Continuous improvement, a customer first mindset and strict adherence to our quality processes
• Pull parts based on product needs
• Understand standard aspects of assembly
• Keep pace with production expectations
• Assist with training in new employees
• Work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Additional duties as needed.

Experience

• 1 - 3 years of experience
• Knowledge of metalworking industry, equipment, and processes.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, walk, or sit for long periods of time.
• Must be capable of working in inclement conditions to include extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Nine (9) paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Friendly, collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for training, growth, and advancement

Compensation

• $20-23 per hour
• Overtime after 40 hours

Valley Craft Ind. Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Valley Craft Ind. does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex gender identity, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, or veteran status