Assembler-General

Lake Air Products; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Full Benefits

401(k) Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Lake Air Products is seeking a General Assembler to build parts and subassemblies in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will follow blueprints and work instructions, prepare materials, inspect components, and assist with packaging and labeling to support quality and on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or equivalent, 1+ years of mechanical assembly experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, and stand for long periods while learning new blueprints

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of varied manufacturing experience in Mechanical Assembly.
• Bend and lift, loading and unloading workpieces on to pallets, and move from one workstation to another, alternately sitting and standing.
• Lift objects up to 50 pounds throughout the day.
• Perform repetitive work more than 9 hours per day.
• Ability to quickly learn new blueprints and perform all necessary measurements.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE). Safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe shoes

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts and subassemblies following blueprints and instructions.
• Prepare materials and organize tools for efficient assembly.
• Inspect components and verify specifications by measurement.
• Troubleshoot basic assembly issues and adjust as needed.
• Support with packaging and labeling to ensure quality and delivery goals.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical assembly

Safety PPE

Physical stamina

Dexterity

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lake Air Products is a fast-growing contract manufacturer serving medical, aerospace & defense, industrial markets and more. We are committed to quality, performance, and building strong teams while proudly living by our Core Values: Customer Focus, Passion for Performance, and Right People – Best Teams.

Position Summary

The General Assembler is responsible for assembling parts and subassemblies by following blueprints, work instructions, and production specifications to support quality and delivery goals. This role prepares materials, inspects components for quality, troubleshoots basic assembly issues, and assists with packaging and labeling products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to maintain safety, quality, and productivity standards while supporting daily production operations.

• Prepares work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists, gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.
• Organizes parts and subassemblies for an efficient assembly process.
• Verifies specifications by measuring completed components/products.
• Resolves assembly problems by altering dimensions to meet specifications; notifying the supervisor to obtain additional resources.
• Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of varied manufacturing experience in Mechanical Assembly
• Bend and lift, loading and unloading workpieces on to pallets, and move from one workstation to another, alternately sitting and standing
• Lift objects up to 50 pounds throughout the day.
• Perform repetitive work more than 9 hours per day
• Ability to quickly learn new blueprints and perform all necessary measurements
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE). Safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe shoes

Lake Air Products Offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Full Benefits
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement

Please note that if this position is in our Little Chute, WI facility it may be subject to export control regulations. Unless an exemption applies, candidate(s) must be a U.S. Person* within the meaning of the law or obtain an export control license. Candidates who do not meet the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements or choose not to pursue such positions are not disqualified from applying for other opportunities with Lake Air Products. Nothing in this posting should be interpreted as limiting applications based on nationality or citizenship status.

*A U.S. Person under export control laws includes a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual who has been lawfully admitted for temporary residence in the U.S. as a refugee or asylee under U.S. law.