Assembler – Electrical/Hydraulic

All Jobs; Lake City (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Nine paid holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Friendly, collaborative team

Training, growth and advancement

Job summary

Valley Craft Ind. in Lake City, Minnesota, is seeking an Assembler Electrical/Hydraulic II to perform final assembly of product and support custom orders. You will interpret drawings, calibrate components, and test finished units on a clean, safety-conscious production floor.

We offer steady year-round work with competitive pay, paid holidays, PTO, and a 401(k) plan. The role requires 1–3 years of relevant experience and the ability to pass background and drug screening.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in metalworking or related manufacturing environment.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• 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 and maintain product quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement and adherence to quality processes.
• Pull parts based on product needs and understand standard aspects of assembly.
• Keep pace with production expectations and assist with training for new employees.
• Work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Other duties as needed.

Job description

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.

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