Assembly Technician

Socket.dev; Lenox Township (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalton Ag in Iowa is seeking an Assembler to join our production team. You will assemble component parts according to blueprints or schematics, using hand tools and pneumatic equipment to build and wire assemblies while ensuring accuracy and quality.

You will follow safety procedures, maintain a clean work area, and adapt to shifting stations to meet production needs. A high school diploma and 1+ year manufacturing experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to follow instructions.
• Effective communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Follow required safety and work procedures including standards, blueprints and/or wiring diagrams.
• Utilize hand tools and pneumatic tools to assemble, wire and install components and assemblies.
• Assemble and package parts, hardware and materials to complete products or assemblies.
• Quality check to ensure all components/equipment meet company standards.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Flexibility in shifting work focus to work at different workstations to meet production needs.

Skills

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Power tools

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Basic math

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring tools

Calipers

Job description

Description

Dalton Ag is a brand forged in America’s heartland and proud to be the premier fertilizer application equipment manufacturer since 1996.

As an Assembler you will be responsible for assembling component parts or pieces while adhering to a specific set of blueprints or schematics. Hand tools and mechanical equipment are used to produce structurally sound products and structures. Assemblers verify the correct quantities of components parts and quality check completed items.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow required safety and work procedures including standards, blueprints and/or wiring diagrams
• Utilize hand tools and pneumatic tools to assemble, wire and install components and assemblies
• Assemble and package parts, hardware and materials to complete products or assemblies
• Quality check to ensure all components/equipment meet company standards
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Flexibility in shifting work focus to work at different workstations to meet production needs
• Familiarity with hand tools (screw drivers, wrenches, wire strippers, crimpers, etc.), power tools (i.e., heat gun, impact gun, rivet gun, etc.), and pneumatic tools
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to follow precise instructions
• Develop working knowledge of the production environment with ability to respond to change
• Seek to continuously improve operations of department

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school diploma or General education degree
• 1 or more years of manufacturing experience preferred
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to read, write and use basic math skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to follow precise instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, managers and across departments

Physical Expectations

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to handle and feel objects, tools, or control
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Regularly lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing environment
• Daily exposure to hot, cold, dusty, noisy environment
• Occasional to frequent outdoor work
• Potential to work at different area workstations to meet production needs

Required Personal Protective Equipment

• Safety glasses
• Safety-toed shoes
• Hearing protection
• Face shields as needed
• Other PPE as required