Assembly Associate

TrafFix Devices, Inc.; Fairfield (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

401k

Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

Vacation Time

Sick Time

On-demand Pay

Job summary

TrafFix Devices, Inc. is seeking an Assembly Associate in a warehouse setting in the United States. The role involves applying prismatic material to plastic products and ensuring finished items meet company quality standards.

You will measure, cut, assemble, label, and inspect parts, while following safety guidelines and using tools properly. We provide comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time,

Qualifications

• Must follow safety procedures when using equipment.
• Reliability and consistent attendance with little supervision.
• Ability to follow established procedures and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Measures and cuts prismatic material to size for products.
• Places material into plastic parts and trims finishes.
• Inspects finished work for defects and quality compliance.
• Maintains and cleans tools and equipment.
• Assembles parts to produce finished products.
• Uses stencils to label finished products.
• Palletizes and straps finished products.

Skills

Measuring & cutting

Tool handling

Quality inspection

Tools

Cutting tools

Stencils for labeling

Job description

Job Summary

The Assembly Associate is responsible for applying prismatic material to a variety of plastic products. This position is also responsible for ensuring that the finished products meet the quality standards according to company requirements.

Description

The Assembly Associate is responsible for applying prismatic material to a variety of plastic products. This position is also responsible for ensuring that the finished products meet the quality standards according to company requirements.

Essential Functions

• Measures and cuts prismatic material to the required size and shape for different products using cutting tools.
• Places the prismatic material accurately and efficiently into the plastic parts. Trims and finishes details ensuring that sheeting is properly aligned and securely fastened.
• Inspects work to ensure that it meets the quality standards and specifications, checking for defects, damage, and proper alignment.
• Maintains and cleans tools and equipment to ensure that they are in good working condition and ready for use.
• Assembles a variety of parts to produce finished products.
• Uses stencils to customize and label finished products.
• Palletizes and straps finished products.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance – Company pays 95% of employee-only coverage.
• Dental Insurance – Company contributes $10 per month toward coverage.
• Vision Insurance – Company contributes $5 per month toward coverage.
• Supplemental Coverage – Options include life, hospital, critical illness, accident, and pet insurance.
• Life and AD&D Insurance – $25,000 in coverage for all benefit-eligible employees.
• Health Savings Account – if enrolled in the high-deductible health plan.
• Benefits begin on the first day of the following month after 60 days of employment.

Additional Benefits

• Vacation Time – Accrued each pay period, starting at two weeks per year.
• Sick Time – Accrued each pay period, totaling more than eight days per year.
• Paid Holidays – Nine paid holidays, plus facility closure during Christmas week in 2026.
• 401k – Start contributing the month after hire. After one year of employment, receive a company match of up to 4% on your contributions.
• Profit Sharing – Annual profit sharing available after one year of employment.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Daily access to earned wages through on demand pay.

Why Work at TrafFix Devices?

TrafFix Devices is built on safety, quality, teamwork, and commitment. We’re looking for people who want to be part of meaningful work, take pride in doing their jobs well, and support the team around them. Whether you’re starting your career, seeking a better opportunity, or looking for a place to grow long term, if you are committed to showing up, working hard, and contributing to a positive workplace, we invite you to apply.

Requirements

• Good verbal and written communication skills are important to work effectively with other team members.
• The ability to follow safety procedures and guidelines when using equipment is important to maintain a safe work environment.
• The ability to follow established procedures while performing tasks, using tools, and handling materials. Carefully consider and follow instructions to complete tasks and deliver required results.
• Reliability and consistency of attendance, punctuality, and completion of assigned tasks according to established standards and expectations with little supervision.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Must be able to bend, twist, and reach while handling objects and using power and hand tools.
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 20 lbs. on a regular basis, and objects weighing up to 40 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and perform physical tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Will be working in a warehouse environment and may be exposed to varying temperatures and inclement weather conditions. There will also be frequent exposure to dirt and dust.
• Exposure to moderate noise levels in the workplace for the majority of the day, due to the constant use of forklift and hand-held power tools.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement

The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.