Assembly Technician

Laborup; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Laborup is hiring Assembly Technicians for our Morristown manufacturing facility on day and night shifts. This direct-hire role offers full benefits, overtime opportunities, and clear paths to promotion and raises.

You will assemble, inspect, finish, and package products from production lines, using hand tools and basic equipment. Previous manufacturing experience is a plus but not required, and training is provided to learn additional production processes.

Qualifications

• Active, hands-on manufacturing work on a 12-hour shift.
• Comfortable with basic hand tools, production equipment, and measuring instruments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow specifications.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work as part of a production team.
• Previous manufacturing experience is preferred, but not required.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Punctuality

Stamina

Tools

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Measuring tools

Scales

Strappers

Wrappers

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.