Assembler - Firefighting Gear, Temp-to-Perm

Task Force Tips, Inc.; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Vacation & PTO Days

Employee Assistance Program

10 Paid Holidays

401K plan and Profit-Sharing Plan

Monthly Bonus

Employee Recognition Program

Off-Site Health Clinic

On-site Fitness Center

Tuition Assistance

And more!

Job summary

Task Force Tips LLC in Valparaiso, IN is seeking temporary Assemblers with potential for permanent hire. This full-time role requires staying productive, following work instructions, and meeting quality standards.

You will assemble products, prepare parts, operate assembly tooling, and support engineering and production teams. Prior manufacturing experience and ability to lift 50 lbs are preferred; forklift experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience using hand tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, stand for long periods, lift/carry/push objects weighing 50 pounds, crouch/kneel, bend, reach, and grasp objects.
• Positive attitude with a bias for action.
• Forklift experience a plus!

Responsibilities

• Visually inspects parts prior to assembly to ensure quality standards.
• Sets up/prepares jobs for assembly, including checking part availability on computer and obtaining parts from ASRS as needed.
• Uses assembly tooling designed for the assigned cells. For example, presses, drill machines, testing fixtures, assembly fixtures etc.
• Assembles sub-assemblies and finished goods and uses Loctite, grease, epoxy etc. as specified per assigned work instructions.
• Assembles products to special handling instructions as required.
• Maintains and cleans work area, including removing trash, wiping down tabletops, and cleaning floor.
• Trains, assists, and helps oversee work of new employees as needed.
• Periodically builds product models for new/redesigned products.
• Wet tests finished products to ensure proper operation and absence of leakage per testing instructions.
• Programs and tests electronics per testing instructions.
• Reworks failed products as necessary.
• Assembles polypacks to finished goods prior to sending to shipping.
• Cleans and maintains test tanks. Maintains water level in test tank.
• Maintains communication with Engineering Department regarding product performance problems.

Skills

Quality inspection

Manual assembly

Forklift experience

Safety awareness

Job description

Task Force Tips LLC in Valparaiso, IN is seeking temporary Assemblers with potential for permanent hire. This full-time role requires staying productive, following work instructions, and meeting quality standards.

You will assemble products, prepare parts, operate assembly tooling, and support engineering and production teams. Prior manufacturing experience and ability to lift 50 lbs are preferred; forklift experience is a plus.