Assembly Technician

Laborup; Mohawk (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Laborup is hiring Assembly Technicians for a hands-on manufacturing facility in Mohawk, TN. You will work day or night shifts on a 12-hour rotating schedule, with direct hire status and access to benefits. Responsibilities include assembling components, inspecting parts, and preparing products for shipment.

This role emphasizes fast learning, attention to detail, and teamwork with machine operators to maintain production flow. Previous manufacturing experience is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Active hands-on manufacturing work throughout a 12-hour shift.
• Ability to stand, bend, reach for long periods while performing tasks.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow product specifications and instructions.
• Previous manufacturing/assembly/quality inspection experience is a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform production assembly per specs and work instructions.
• Support extrusion machine operators to maintain steady production flow.
• Inspect parts and assemblies for defects and verify dimensions with measuring tools.
• Use hand and pneumatic tools, scales, strappers, wrappers, and labelers as part of inline assembly.
• Finish, label, wrap, and package products according to specs and customer requirements.
• Organize completed products and materials for shipment and storage.

Skills

Hand tools

Measuring instruments

Quality inspection

Production assembly

Teamwork

Attendance & punctuality

Shift work

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Scales

Labelers

Job description

Overview

We're hiring Assembly Technicians for our manufacturing facility on both day and night shifts (your preference). You'll be direct hire, not temp, with full benefits, overtime opportunities, and clear pathways to promotion and raises.

We're doing phone and onsite interviews this week.

This is a hands-on manufacturing role focused on assembling, inspecting, finishing, and packaging products coming off our production lines. You'll work with plastic building materials and construction components, using hand tools, assembly equipment, and quality inspection processes to turn manufactured parts into finished products.

You'll work closely with machine operators to keep production moving, assemble components according to product specifications, inspect finished parts, and prepare products for storage or shipment. The work is active and hands-on, requiring attention to detail, consistency, and a willingness to learn different production processes.

Previous manufacturing or assembly experience is a plus, but not required.

Compensation

• Day: $16 - $17 / hr
• Nights: $17 - 18 / hr
• Overtime opportunities
• Opportunities for raises, promotions, and advancement

Shift

• 12-hour rotating shift
• Day: 7am - 7pm
• Nights: 7pm - 7am
• Rotating schedule: 42+ hours / week guaranteed, 50% days off

Why Join Us

• Direct Hire. This is a direct-hire position, not a temp job, with access to health insurance, a 401(k), PTO, etc
• Overtime. A little built into the base schedule, with optional availability each week to earn more
• Growth and Promotion. Opportunities to earn raises in the first year

Responsibilities

• Production Assembly: Combine manufactured components into finished assemblies according to product specifications and work instructions.
• Production Line Support: Work alongside extrusion machine operators to maintain steady production flow and keep downstream processes moving efficiently.
• Quality Inspection: Inspect parts and assemblies for defects, verify dimensions using measuring tools, and ensure products meet quality standards.
• Tools & Equipment: Use hand tools, pneumatic tools, scales, strappers, wrappers, labelers, and other in-line assembly equipment.
• Finishing & Packaging: Complete trimming, finishing, labeling, wrapping, and packaging according to product specifications and customer requirements.
• Inventory & Material Flow: Organize completed products, work-in-process materials, and packaged goods for material handlers and shipment.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform active, hands-on manufacturing work throughout a 12-hour shift, including standing, bending, reaching, and handling materials.
• Comfortable working with basic hand tools, production equipment, and measuring instruments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow product specifications, assembly instructions, and quality standards.
• Ability to maintain a steady work pace and work effectively alongside machine operators and other production team members.
• Dependable attendance, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
• Positive attitude, good energy, and willingness to contribute to a team environment.
• Previous manufacturing, production, assembly, or quality inspection experience is preferred, but not required.