Assembly Tech I - Temp

Shadow Plastics Inc.; Town of Rice Lake (WI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Rice Lake Weighing Systems is looking for an Assembly Technician to join their medical scales team. This temporary position involves constructing and assembling various products while ensuring adherence to quality standards. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to lift weights ranging from 25 to 50 lbs.

The technician will work with hand and soldering tools, conduct testing, and need to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Since this is a temporary role, specific benefits are not included, making flexibility essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to stand and walk frequently, regularly lift 25 lbs and up to 50 lbs.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Construct various products and ensure all items are assembled correctly.
• Assembly of cables, boards, and indicators according to work orders.
• Conduct testing on indicators to verify functionality.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to lift 25-50 lbs

Positive attitude

Self-motivated

Tools

Hand tools

Soldering tools

Power tools

Overhead crane

Job description

Location: Rice Lake facility, 230 W Coleman St, Rice Lake, WI 54868, USA.

For nearly 80 years, Rice Lake Weighing Systems has been a successful, growth‑oriented company known as a leader in the weighing industry and our community.

We are seeking an Assembly Technician to join our medical scales team on a temporary basis.

The primary responsibility of the Assembly Technician is to construct a variety of products and ensure all items are assembled correctly to meet RLWS quality standards. The technician may utilize hand tools, soldering tools, and operate small overhead cranes.

Work schedule is temporary and based on business needs.

Other Duties

• Assembly cables, boards, indicators, printers, scales and other products according to work orders.
• Ensure products are assembled accurately with close review of work instructions, electronics assembly prints and quality standards; report any issues related to instructions or product quality.
• Exhibit a sense of urgency and ensure products are completed and shipped within deadlines.
• Perform high‑reliability soldering and crimping.
• Perform accurate computer transactions including printing picklists and product specifications, closing out work orders, and clocking in/out of the time‑keeping system.
• Maintain a safe and professional working area; wear appropriate PPE and ensure work cells are properly grounded; clean work area at the close of the shift.
• Conduct testing on indicators to verify functionality and quality standards.
• Package products and prepare for shipments; may operate foam machine or build boxers.
• Operate power tools and basic hand tools; may operate overhead crane.
• Must be able to work in a small group setting and independently to complete required workload.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, positive attitude, and self‑motivated.
• Ability to stand and walk frequently; regularly lift 25 lbs and up to 50 lbs.
• Thrive in a fast‑paced environment with deadlines.

Temporary positions are not benefit eligible. Work schedules and duration of employment are based on business needs.

Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Rice Lake Weighing Systems is a Substance‑Free Workplace and requires pre‑employment drug screens.

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