Assembler I (50421)

Welbilt Inc.; Parsons (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) savings plan

On-the-job training

Job summary

Kolpak, a Welbilt brand, seeks an Assembler I in Parsons, TN to install gasket material on walk-in panels, ensuring proper sealing and quality. You will follow procedures to support panel assembly and contribute to product integrity.

You will read blueprints, interpret job orders, perform basic sub-assembly tasks, operate hand tools, and maintain clean, organized work areas in a temperature-controlled environment. Training and safety are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and tape measures.
• Perform basic math and reading comprehension.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install gasket material onto walk-in panels following work instructions and procedures.
• Read job orders/diagrams/prints to identify gasket type and placement.
• Inspect gasket material for alignment, adhesion, and quality.

Skills

Blueprints

Tape measures

Basic math

English proficiency

Stand/walk on concrete

Lift 50 lbs

PPE usage

Job description

We are Kolpak! We design, manufacture and supply best-in-class commercial walk-in coolers, freezers, and refrigeration equipment for the global foodservice market. We empower you to grow with us. We recognize you and reward you. We win together as one team.

An Assembler I is responsible for installing gasket material onto walk-in cooler and freezer panels to ensure proper sealing during final assembly. This role supports product quality, structural integrity, thermal performance, and customer satisfaction by following established work instructions, safety requirements, and quality standards.

Reporting directly to the Production Supervisor, this position is based in Parsons, Tennessee*.

Major Accountability

• Safety
• Quality
• Production

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Assemble and install gasket material onto walk-in panels in accordance with work instructions, prints, and standard operating procedures to ensure proper sealing and fit during panel assembly
• Read and interpret job orders, diagrams, and/or blueprints to correctly identify gasket type, orientation, and placement
• Inspect installed gasket material to verify alignment, adhesion, continuity, and overall quality prior to panel movement or downstream assembly
• Perform basic sub-assembly tasks related to panel preparation as required
• Operate hand tools and/or basic pneumatic or electric tools as needed to install gasket material
• Load, unload, lift, and move panels and materials using appropriate lifting equipment when available
• Accurately complete and maintain required electronic and/or manual production documentation, including checklists, stamps, barcodes, and related paperwork
• Maintain a clean, organized work area in accordance with 5S and housekeeping standards
• Perform all duties in compliance with the Quality Management System, Safety Management System, and Kolpak Code of Conduct
• Actively participate in safety training and promptly address or escape safety concerns
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice and the employee may be assigned additional tasks as needed to support the business operations.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and tape measures
• Perform basic math and reading comprehension
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English
• Ability to stand/walk on concrete for a full shift and work in temperatures above 95°F
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, balance, and lift 50 lbs alone; lift more than 50 lbs with assistance
• Ability to handle tools safely and inspect finished products
• Must be able to wear PPE

Our Benefits

We believe that our people our one of our most valuable assets. That’s why we provide our employees with a competitive benefits package that helps protect their health, income and lifestyle. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location, and can include the following:

• Competitive wage
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) savings plan
• Wellness Program
• Supplemental Health Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training and Development
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee discounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Basic Life Insurance
• Leave Program
• Employee Events and more...

Kolpak is dedicated to ensuring confidence in the future of food service businesses and operations. Since 1969, Kolpak has manufactured quality, reliable, and efficient walk-in coolers, freezers, and refrigeration that protects our customers’ products and promises they need to deliver, both today and for years to come. Our commitment to the industry and our customers has made Kolpak a leading global brand. The Kolpak facility is centrally located between Memphis and Nashville, just off I-40 on the beautiful Tennessee River in Parsons, TN. Kolpak, a Welbilt brand, is a division of Ali Group.

For more information about Kolpak, visit www.kolpak.com

Kolpak is an equal opportunity employer, as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.