Assembly Tech 1st shift

Lindsay Corporation; Lindsay (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

PTO 15 days

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Lindsay Corporation in Lindsay, Nebraska, seeks a General Assembly Technician to join our manufacturing team. You will perform repetitive bench and line assembly of metal components, read schematics, and operate presses and hand tools on a busy production line.

This role requires precision, ability to work overtime, and safe operation of equipment. You will contribute to quality and on-time delivery while maintaining a clean, organized workspace.

Qualifications

• Must read a tape measure and blueprints.
• Knowledge of caliper gauges and computers.
• Familiar with hand tools – drills, screwdrivers, etc.
• Overtime and weekend availability.
• Must communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Operate arbor presses or riveting machines on the line.
• Assemble bundles, wheel assemblies, and small kits by hand.
• Read schematics/blueprints to determine materials and assembly steps after training.
• Move materials using forklift or hand truck for shipments.
• Maintain safe, organized work area and follow safety rules.

Skills

Read tape measure

Read blueprints

Caliper gauges

Forklift operation

English communication

Quality-focused

Teamwork

Education

No formal education requirement

Tools

Tape measure

Drill presses

Riveting machines

Forklift

Hand tools

Job description

General Assembly

Lindsay has become a global force of innovation in a variety of segments:

• Helping farmers feed the world and conserve precious resources.
• Assisting metropolitan regions so they can keep burgeoning populations moving freely and safely.
• Assisting businesses thrive with better industrial connectivity solutions, as every product and service we provide is an opportunity to expand out world’s potential.

Date: Oct 5, 2026

Location: Lindsay, NE, US, 68644

Travel: No Travel Required

Company: LMfg-Irrigation-Domestic

Description

Lindsay has become a global force of innovation in a variety of segments:

• Helping farmers feed the world and conserve precious resources.
• Assisting metropolitan regions so they can keep burgeoning populations moving freely and safely.
• Assisting businesses thrive with better industrial connectivity solutions, as every product and service we provide is an opportunity to expand out world’s potential.

What was once a small operation in Lindsay, Nebraska, has grown into a worldwide force in both irrigation and infrastructure. At Lindsay, we are innovating and expanding our world’s potential by providing advanced irrigation, infrastructure and industrial technology solutions that benefits everyone.

Global growth comes with unique challenges and exciting promise and, for us, every day at Lindsay is a chance to turn issues into opportunities that make a real difference.

Are you ready to join the team?

Position Summary

A successful General Assembly Technician will perform repetitive bench or line assembly operations to mass-produce metal products such as angle bundling, crating, motors, wheel assemblies or hydraulic cylinders partially or completely.

Essential Functions

• Operates arbor presses or riveting machine to perform force fitting or fastening operations on the line.
• Assemble various types of bundles, wheel assemblies, package smaller kits, and other assorted materials by hand.
• Removes small quantities of metal with hand files and scrapers to produce close fit between parts.
• Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, and reports to determine materials requirements and assembly instructions after a 2 month period.
• Operates drill presses, punch presses or riveting machines to assist in assembly operation.
• Operates hand truck or forklift to move, convey, or hoist material for shipments from platform in the most effective and safe manner.
• Ability to operate most of the machines, tools and other equipment in department.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as required by the Team Leader and to meet our customer needs.
• Must follow all safety rules and regulations, including the reporting of any hazards, violations, or injuries to your Team Leader no matter how minor.
• Must operate equipment and help provide a safe working environment by maintaining good housekeeping practices.

Qualifications And Behaviors

• Must be able to read a tape measure and blueprints
• Must have knowledge of caliper gauges and computers
• Must be familiar with hand tools – drills, screwdrivers, etc
• Previous wiring experience is a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as required to meet our customer needs.
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Ability to explain assembly procedures or techniques to other workers.
• Must be able to Communicate in English

Benefits Of Lindsay Corporation

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance beginning the first of the month following your start date.
• Company paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability effective first of the month following start date.
• Voluntary Life, Accident, Long Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans available.
• 401(k) retirement plan – company match $0.50 on the dollar up to 6%, five-year vesting.
• Accrued PTO up to 15 days per year. Accrual begins on first day of employment.
• Paid Holidays
• Valuable Extras:
  • Wellness reimbursement
  • Tuition assistance
  • Paid Parental Leave after 1 year of service
  • Employee Assistance Programs

Lindsay Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States in a full-time basis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Lindsay Corporation does not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. We will not consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies. Lindsay Corporation will not pay a fee to a recruiter or agency that does not have a signed vendor agreement with Lindsay Corporation. Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of Lindsay Corporation without having a vendor agreement in place will be considered property of Lindsay Corporation. Lindsay Corporation will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Nearest Major Market: Lincoln

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