Assembler - Manufacturing

Vision Plastics Inc.; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Paid training

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Vision Plastics Inc. in Wilsonville, OR, is hiring assemblers for a day shift in a clean, climate-controlled environment. You’ll perform hands-on assembly of plastic parts and receive on-the-job training.

You will read instructions, operate basic machinery, meet production rates, and help ensure quality. We offer full benefits, paid training, and opportunities for career growth. Shift is Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:30 pm with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must read, understand, and verbally communicate work instructions.
• Must perform basic math: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Must have basic reading, writing, math and communication skills.
• Must operate secondary machinery as needed.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow SOIs and verbal instructions.
• Assemble parts manually or with machinery; may include Sonic Welding, press fitting, gluing, drilling, milling.
• Trim gates and flash to quality standards.
• Meet or exceed assembly production rates.
• Verify parts meet quality standards; document rejections.
• Keep accurate part counts, manually or with scales.
• Fill count summaries, work orders, and labels; verify lot numbers.
• Communicate with teammates and report problems to supervisor.
• Proficient at 50%+ of assembly tasks.
• Suggest improvements to SOIs and processes.

Skills

Reading work instructions

Basic math

Communication

Stand for long hours

Tools

Basic machining tools

Job description

Description

Vision Plastics, Inc, the Northwest leader in custom injection molding, is hiring Assemblers for day shift! Do you want to work in a clean environment and receive paid on-the-job training? Are you punctual, have good attendance, and can work independently, as well as with a team?

POSITION

Perform hands-on assembly of plastic parts and inserts, ensuring each piece meets customer quality standards and is completed within established production rates.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Read and follow Secondary Operating Instructions (SOI), as well as follow any verbal instructions.
2. Assemble individual parts or components manually or with machinery. May include Sonic Welding, press fitting, gluing, drilling, milling, or other operations.
3. Trim gates and flash to quality standards.
4. Meet or exceed assembly production rates.
5. Verify parts meet our standards for quality. Identify any rejects and reasons for rejection as needed.
6. Keep an accurate count of all parts, either manually or using scales.
7. Fill out count summaries, work orders, and labels accurately and legibly. Verify lot numbers with work order and container.
8. Communicate effectively with other employees. Notify supervisor or lead of any problems.
9. Proficient at 50% or more assembly jobs.
10. Make suggestions to improve SOI's and other improvements to your supervisor and/or utilizing internal suggestion program (suggestion box, Make It Better, etc.)

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

1. Keep area clean and neat for next shift.
2. Operate injection molding machine in the production department, as needed.
3. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

1. Must be able to read, understand, and verbally communicate work instructions.
2. Must be able to perform basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
3. Must possess basic reading, writing, math, and communication skills.
4. Must be able to manually operate secondary machinery.
5. Must be able lift, reach, and pull 10 lbs. frequently and up to 40 lbs. occasionally.
6. Must be able stand for long (at least 8) hours.
7. Must be able to work in non-climate-controlled environments, including temperatures reaching up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit occasionally.

Why Vision Plastics?

At Vision Plastics, we believe in teamwork, continuous improvement, and providing opportunities for growth. As a Machine Operator, you’ll play a vital role in keeping production running smoothly while developing valuable skills in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Training & Support from Day One:

At Vision Plastics, we strive to set our team members up for success. All new operators participate in a one-week initial training program with a dedicated trainer, combining hands-on learning on the production floor with classroom-style instruction. After your first week, training doesn’t stop — you’ll continue receiving coaching and support as you build your skills and confidence. Our goal is to help you succeed and grow into a long-term career at Vision Plastics.

Benefits & Career Pathways:

We’ve got you covered with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off. But that’s just the start. At Vision Plastics, it’s not just a job — it’s a launchpad. We offer training, certifications, and clear career pathways so you can build your skills and grow into leadership, technical, or specialized roles. Your future is wide open here.

Extras that Make Us Different:

Enjoy perks that make work better: listen to music while you work, pick fresh produce from our community garden, and more.

Day Shift is Monday through Friday, 7am to 3:30 pm. OT on Saturday or Sunday.