First-Shift Heavy Assembly Technician – Growth & Benefits

Tate; Pocahontas (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision benefits

401k

Disability insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

Tate is seeking an entry-level Assembler at its Pocahontas, AR facility to operate and maintain machinery for assembling steel units in Heavy Assembly. This role offers hands-on learning across equipment, with emphasis on quality and safety.

You will assemble doors and partitions per specs, detect faulty materials, and complete production paperwork while maintaining housekeeping and following SOPs. This is a full-time, non-exempt permanent position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to work in a team environment and interface with a diverse workforce.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively for an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to use tools and measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, tape measure, dial indicator, and feeler gauges.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and crouch for an 8-hour shift.
• Must use hands and fingers to handle or feel machinery and parts and work near moving parts.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain machinery to assemble steel units in Heavy Assembly.
• Assemble containment doors, partitions, and other products per specifications.
• Detect faulty materials and report findings to Team Leader or Supervisor.
• Complete production reporting and quality paperwork accurately.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and follow safety procedures.
• Follow SOPs, MOPs, JSAs, and safety manuals.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading & Writing

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Tape measure

Dial indicator

Feeler gauges

Job description

Tate is seeking an entry-level Assembler at its Pocahontas, AR facility to operate and maintain machinery for assembling steel units in Heavy Assembly. This role offers hands-on learning across equipment, with emphasis on quality and safety.

You will assemble doors and partitions per specs, detect faulty materials, and complete production paperwork while maintaining housekeeping and following SOPs. This is a full-time, non-exempt permanent position.