Assembler (West Bend)

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in West Bend, Wisconsin, is seeking an Assembler/Production Supporter to produce components for OEM and SCAG products. The role involves assembling parts, ensuring specifications are met, and maintaining an organized work environment. Key qualifications include a high school diploma, good communication skills, and prior assembly experience. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work efficiently on the shop floor. The position requires occasional early morning hours and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Demonstrated self-motivation skills and ability to multitask.
• Previous experience working within a highly technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce components by assembling parts and subassemblies for OEM and SCAG product.
• Verify specifications by measuring completed component.
• Maintain supplies inventory by placing and expediting orders for supplies.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to efficiently work in a team

Detail orientation

Good finger and hand dexterity

Basic math skills

Blueprint reading skills

Light electrical assembly experience

Forklift experience

Education

High school degree, diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Supervisor, the Assembler/Production Supporter is primarily responsible for producing components by assembling parts and subassemblies for OEM and SCAG product. This person will typically work from 5am to about 9am helping on deck run then go off and support other areas of the shop floor as needed for the remainder of the shift. 1st Shift Hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepares work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists; gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.
• Positions parts and subassemblies by using templates or reading measurements.
• Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and subassemblies.
• Verifies specifications by measuring completed component.
• Resolves assembly problems by altering dimensions to meet specifications; notifying supervisor to obtain additional resources.
• Keeps equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality forms.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High school degree, diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from an accredited institution.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to efficiently work in a team and coordinate work with other departments.
• Aptitude to take orders and execute the same efficiently.
• Demonstrated detail orientation, self‑motivation skills and ability to multitask.
• Good finger and hand dexterity.
• Basic knowledge of blueprint reading and torque values.
• Previous experience working within a highly technical environment.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Previous experience with light electrical assembly and/or heavy equipment assembly.
• Previous forklift experience.
• Exposure to a Lean manufacturing environment.

Metalcraft of Mayville is an Equal Opportunity Employer: minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

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Job Expectations

Physical Activity:

• Lift/Carry: Up to 50 lbs (Occasionally).
• Push/Pull: Up to 50 lbs (Occasionally).Reach Overhead: Task requires moderate to heavy effort; specific vision required (close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus).
• Climb: Required.
• Squat/Bend/Kneel: Required.
• Sit: Required.
• Stand: Required.
• Walk/Move About: Required.

Physical effort: moderate to heavy; may involve bending and stooping.

Time requirements: Occasional 1‑2 hrs/shift, Frequently 2‑5 hrs/shift, Regularly 5‑8 hrs/shift.