Assembly Technician / Production Specialist

Wald Manufacturing Inc; Thorntown (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid training and mentorship

Opportunity to grow with the company

Job summary

Wald Manufacturing Inc is seeking a reliable Assembly Technician in Thorntown, Indiana. This role requires mechanical aptitude and the ability to assemble equipment and components effectively.

The ideal candidate will have assembly experience, be detail-oriented, and possess strong work ethics. Benefits include competitive pay based on experience, health insurance, a retirement plan, and opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience in assembly, maintenance, or repair roles.
• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and perform physical work.
• Strong work ethic with a team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assemble equipment and components according to instructions.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
• Identify fitment issues and quality concerns.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Experience in assembly or manufacturing

Able to use common tools safely

Able to follow written instructions

Reliable and detail-oriented

Job description

Position Summary

Midwest Equipment Manufacturing is looking for a reliable, mechanically inclined Assembly Technician. This is not a basic assembly-line role. We need someone who can understand how equipment goes together, use tools properly, catch issues, follow instructions, and think through problems. You’ll assemble equipment and components, help identify parts or quality issues, and work with the team to keep production moving.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble equipment, components, and subassemblies
• Use hand tools, power tools, and measuring tools safely
• Follow work orders, instructions, drawings, and parts lists
• Identify missing parts, fitment issues, and quality concerns
• Communicate problems clearly with supervisors and team members
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe
• Help improve processes as the company grows

Required Qualifications

• Mechanically inclined
• Experience in assembly, manufacturing, maintenance, repair, fabrication, or another hands‑on mechanical role
• Able to use common tools safely and confidently
• Able to follow written instructions and basic drawings
• Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented
• Strong work ethic and no‑drama team attitude
• Able to stand, bend, lift, and perform physical work in a manufacturing environment

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with equipment, machinery, electrical, welding, or fabrication
• Forklift or material handling experience
• Experience with ERP/MRP or production tracking systems

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off
• Paid training and direct mentorship
• Opportunity to grow with the company