General Assembler I

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Richmond (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with company matching funds

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee shared ownership plan

Job summary

Atlantic Track & Turnout Co. in Richmond, IL is seeking a General Assembler I to join our first shift team. You will follow assembly instructions, read blueprints, and operate cranes and forklifts to build and assemble heavy structural components.

We value safety, quality, and collaboration, with opportunities to contribute ideas to improve processes. The role is on-site with standard daytime hours, offering competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read a tape measure down to 1/32 inch.
• On-site work in Richmond, IL with first shift.

Responsibilities

• Follows assembly instructions and reads work instructions and blueprints.
• Operates cranes, jib cranes, and forklifts to assemble components.
• Maintains safety and quality protocols and assists teammates.
• Identifies issues and communicates with supervisors to resolve builds.
• Uses PPE and ensures tools are in good working order.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cranes

Forklifts

Jib cranes

Job description

Here at Atlantic Track & Turnout Co., we lead the way for manufacturing, supply, and service for railroads, transit systems, and crane runways. We’re proud to be employee-owned and take great pride in the exceptional results we consistently deliver for our partners and customers. For over 60 years, Atlantic Track has put our people first to foster strong teams, products, and services that are second to none.We’re currently seeking a General Assembler I to join our growing team in Richmond, Illinois. This position will support our first shift, which operates Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm.Roles and Responsibilities:Follows assembly instructionsReads and interprets work instructions, blueprints, reference documents.Builds and maintains awareness of all safety and quality protocolOperates cranes, jib cranes, and forkliftsAssists other employees and works collaboratively to accomplish goalsAlerts/Advises supervisors or engineers when there are problems with a buildTakes initiative by providing input and information to resolve assembly issues.Identifies obstacles and/or barriers, such as material shortages or quality issuesUses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), ensures tools are in good working order, and takes action if coworkers in work area are at risk or causing riskAdapts and learns to perform various assembler dutiesOffers suggestions to improve processes or quality of assembly projectsMinimum Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET, TASC, etc.)Ability to read a tape measure down to 1/32nd of an inchAbility to work on-site in Richmond, IllinoisPreferred Qualifications:Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing experienceHeavy industrial experienceExperience in heavy structural assembly workAtlantic Track offers a holistic benefits package, including competitive pay, 401k plan with company matching funds, health / dental / vision insurance options, life insurance, paid time off, an employee shared ownership plan, and more. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.