Assembly Worker

Kelly Services; Paton Township (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Transit benefit

Paid sick leave

Travel/employee resources

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking an Assembler to join the team at John Deere in Paton, IA. Take this opportunity to grow your career while supporting a world-class manufacturer in your community.

As an assembler you will perform assembly, disassembly, and/or assembly repair operations in a team environment, with a focus on safety, quality, and teamwork. The 1st shift runs 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday, with overtime possible on Friday and rarely on the weekend.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Good attendance history.
• Experience with mechanical or assembly processes.
• Ability to use basic math and measuring equipment.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently.
• Capability to work with close tolerances.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions and written processes.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, bundle, and/or package parts to specification on a line or bench assembly operation.
• Disassemble and/or repair assemblies.
• Work from assembly prints and specifications.
• Perform own setups; work from part prints and/or job specifications.
• Check results for conformance to print and/or specifications, make any necessary corrections.
• Record data and/or keep records for quality, maintenance, preventive maintenance, SPC, etc.
• Lubricate, check, and/or clean equipment and tooling.
• Perform some preventive maintenance and equipment adjustments.
• Instruct and assist other team members as needed.
• Move and position loads.
• Clean work area and perform other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job.
• Maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic math

Measuring equipment

Safety awareness

Independence

Following instructions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Gages

Conveyors

Job description

Kelly® is seeking an Assembler to join the team at John Deere in Paton, IA. Take this opportunity to grow your career while supporting a world-class manufacturer in your community.

Pay: $25.75 per hour

Shift: 1st Shift, 6AM to 4:30 PM Monday-Thursday (Overtime possible on Friday, rarely on the weekend.)

Assemblers perform assembly, disassembly, and/or assembly repair operations in a team environment. In this role, you’ll contribute to a fast-paced manufacturing environment focused on Safety, Quality, and Teamwork.

Types of Machines, Tools, and Equipment Used or Operated:

Varies by specific duties. May include: hand or power tools, conveyors, testing and runoff equipment, gages, grinders, riveters, arbor presses, hoists, hand and power trucks, dynamometers, tachometers, runoff machines, prints, fixtures, jigs, templates, clamps, and various other hand tools.

Job Duties:

• Assemble, bundle, and/or package parts to specification on a line or bench assembly operation.
• Disassemble and/or repair assemblies.
• Work from assembly prints and specifications.
• Perform own setups; work from part prints and/or job specifications.
• Check results for conformance to print and/or specifications, make any necessary corrections.
• Record data and/or keep records for quality, maintenance, preventive maintenance, SPC, etc.
• Lubricate, check, and/or clean equipment and tooling.
• Perform some preventive maintenance and equipment adjustments.
• Instruct and assist other team members as needed.
• Move and position loads.
• Clean work area and perform other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job.
• Maintain a safe work environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift up to 35 lbs. repeatedly.
• Stand for long periods.
• Bend, stoop, walk, kneel, and perform other repetitive physical actions.

Required Safety Equipment:

Metatarsal boots, gloves, ear plugs, safety glasses, and face shield.

Skills & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Good attendance history.
• Experience with mechanical or assembly processes.
• Ability to use basic math and measuring equipment.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently.
• Capability to work with close tolerances.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions and written processes.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.