Assembly Associate - 4 day work week (M-TH)

Europa Eyewear; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Europa Eyewear is seeking an Assembly Associate to perform precise assembly of optical components in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role focuses on following detailed instructions, mounting pieces on fixtures, and ensuring accurate inspection of finished products.

The position features a 4-day workweek (Monday–Thursday) with 10-hour shifts, strict safety guidelines, and a requirement to maintain high quality while handling small components.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• 1+ year of assembly experience.
• Knowledge of Production Procedures.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
• Assemble very small parts using hand tools with quality and efficiency.
• Mount workpieces on fixtures and protect/clean sensitive components.
• Inspect and register finished product.
• Follow production drawings and sample assemblies.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Work independently

Multitask

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Assembly Associate - 4 day work week (M-TH)

Manual Labor Vernon Hills, IL, US

Salary Range: $16.00 To $18.00 Hourly

Shift Schedule: Monday-Thursday | 10-Hour Shifts | 4-Day Workweek

Job purpose

The Optical Assembly Associate is responsible for the proper assembly of optical components following specified instructions and procedures to ensure the finished product meets established operational and quality standards

Duties and responsibilities

• Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly
• Assemble very small parts using hand tools with a high level of quality and efficiency
• Mount workpieces on holding fixtures, protecting and cleaning of sensitive optical components
• Inspection and registration of finished product
• Follows production drawings and sample assemblies
• Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety procedures

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency diploma required
• 1+ year of assembly experience
• Knowledge of Production Procedures
• Strong attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Work independently
• Able to multitask

Working conditions

The working conditions of this job is in a manufacturing and fast-paced environment. The use of safety glasses is required. Exposure to loud sounds; earplugs will be provided

Physical requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit or stand; use hand and fingers, handle or feel objects for the duration of a shift (10 hours) continuous work, possible exposure to various odors, dust and loud noises. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.