Assembly Technician

EVAPCO, Inc.; Lake View (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Profit Sharing Bonus

(k)larity Plan - Voluntary Employee Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Bereavement Pay

Company Paid Basic Life Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Long Term Disability

Job summary

A manufacturing organization in Lake View is seeking an Assembly Technician who will perform the basic assembly of unit sections and sub-assemblies under supervision. Key responsibilities include adhering to quality standards, following instructions, and participating in team activities aimed at safety and productivity improvement. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and be able to understand production orders. The role offers various benefits including medical insurance, vacation pay, and profit-sharing bonuses.

Qualifications

• Understanding and proper use of tape measure within 1/16”.
• Must have a reliable means of transportation.
• Must be able to read Production Orders & understand shop drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic assembly of various parts/components into completed unit sections.
• Meet or exceed annual safety, quality, 5‑S, and productivity targets.
• Participate in problem-solving activities including quality and safety.

Skills

Understanding and proper use of tape measure

Ability to use overhead crane

Basic shop math

Ability to read Production Orders

Familiar with common hand and power tools

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Assembly Technician

Basic Purpose of the Position

The Assembly Technician works under close supervision to perform basic assembly of unit sections and sub‑assemblies, as assigned within Evapco. The assembly technician may perform work independently or with assistance from other team members.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Basic assembly of various parts/components into completed unit sections and sub‑assemblies
• Can follow directions and show comprehension of instructions given.
• Can identify the paperwork provided to build unit sections or sub‑assemblies to adhere to Evapco Quality standards.
• Takes constructive criticism and fixes identified mistakes in a timely manner with a positive, continuous improvement attitude
• Takes initiative over expanding their knowledge and enhancing their own learning ability.
• Participate in team and shop business problem solving activities that include quality, safety, scrap reduction, and process improvements
• Meet or exceed annual safety, quality, 5‑S, and productivity targets
• Attend training courses as directed by management
• Works to achieve and maintain a minimum 90% efficiency
• May perform other duties, as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Experience

• Understanding and proper use of tape measure within 1/16”
• Must be able to use overhead crane *(after receiving appropriate training)
• Must have a reliable means of transportation.
• Basic shop math (i.e. add/subtract/divide/multiply, whole numbers and fractions)
• Must be able to read Production Orders & understand shop drawings
• Familiar with common hand and power tools
• High School diploma or GED equivalent, preferred

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Manufacturing and outdoor environments
• Continuous standing, sitting, squatting, bending, pulling, and lifting throughout the workday
• Lifting of 50 lbs. or less
• Wear PPE when required
• Shift work, Monday through Friday, and some weekends

Evapco's Summary of Pay & Benefits

• Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Program – we are an employee‑owned company
• Profit Sharing Bonus – which is paid twice per year
• (k)larity Plan - Voluntary Employee Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Pay
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance equivalent to base salary, with option for Supplemental Life election
• Paid Sick Leave
• Long Term Disability