General Labor

Creative Employment Solutions; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Employment Solutions is seeking an Assembly Technician to assemble sub-assemblies and finished goods from components, following SOPs and drawings. You will collect kits from warehouse, identify parts, and build to specification.

The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and safety. You will pack goods, maintain organized work areas, assist training, and comply with health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read basic drawings and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Assemble products from kit components according to SOPs and drawings.
• Pack components and finished goods as directed by SOPs and product catalogs.
• Identify missing or damaged materials and notify supervisor.
• Maintain organized, clean work areas and proper labeling.

Skills

Basic math

Hand tools

Component handling

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Multitasking

PPE safety

Safety procedures

Education

Manufacturing experience

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Description Summary:

Assembly of individual components to complete sub-assemblies and finished goods.

Packing components for storage or shipment.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Basic math skills.
• Capable of handling bulky and small components with the use of hand tools and magnifier glass if needed.
• Capable of understanding basic drawings for components and visual aids.
• Capable of following written instructions from SOPs.
• Target oriented and believe in teamwork.
• Good organizational skills, management skills and ability to be self-motivated.
• Should have ability to multitask.
• Familiarity with the use of Personal Protection Equipment, and with health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work on foot for 8 hours, and to lift, push, and slide packages that weigh up to 50 lbs. on occasions.
• Ability to work independently and safely.

Qualifications – Education/Experience:

• Experience working in the Manufacturing Industry.
• Knowledge of operating hand tools.

Duties/Responsibilities: (Position Specific)

• Follows the Work Ticket schedule provided by production supervisor.
• Uses Work Tickets to assemble products by collecting the kit of components prepared by warehouse operators / pickers.
• Makes sure all individual components are properly identified with part number or ID#
• Uses the appropriate SOP, drawings, visual aids, or product catalog to take the components and put them together to convert them into sub-assemblies or finished goods.
• Identifies any missing, lost, or damaged materials listed on the work ticket and immediately notifies the supervisor.
• Fills in the necessary forms or documents associated with parts to assemble (i.e., Work Tickets, scrap form, stock adjustment form, etc.)
• Packs individual components and finished goods as indicated by SOP, drawing, visual aid, or product catalog.
• Packs individual components and finished goods as indicated by SOP, drawing, visual aid, or product catalog.
• Segregates any extra or left over materials that will not be packed, and properly identify them with part number, ID#, location, and any available information available, and turns them to warehouse operators.
• Moves completed assemblies to designated area for the next process.
• Ensures all components are properly assembled using the standard operation procedures and visual aids.
• Ensure all components and finished goods are safely and securely packed and labeled for the next process.
• Manages all components and finished goods with appropriate care.
• Keeps organized and clean work areas and carts.
• Assists with training of newly employed workers.
• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complies with legal requirements.

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

• The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand, walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee must be able to work on foot for 8 hours, and to lift, push, and slide packages that weigh up to 50 lbs. on occasions.

Work Location: In person