John Deere Dubuque – Production Assembly

John Deere; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Bonuses

Tuition Assistance

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Healthcare

Retirement benefits

Job summary

John Deere in Dubuque, IA, seeks a Production Assembler to perform a variety of assembly operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork, supporting the production of world-class equipment.

Responsibilities include assembling parts to specification, reading work instructions, recording data for quality and maintenance, and operating forklifts and other equipment. The position requires flexibility across shifts and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED or NCRC.
• At least 3 years of manufacturing work experience.
• Ability to perform repetitive manual tasks for duration of shift.
• Ability and willingness to work any shift and potential overtime.

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts or components to specification.
• Read and comprehend work instructions and follow established procedures.
• Utilize manufacturing tools to record data and keep records for quality and maintenance.
• Check results for conformance to specifications and make necessary corrections.
• Operate power driven equipment such as forklifts and industrial trucks to move material, parts, and equipment.
• Use various types of tools and equipment including hand and power tools, testing and runoff equipment, ladders, hoists, fixtures, and gages.
• Lubricate, check, and clean work equipment and tooling.
• Assist and support other team members.
• Clean work area and perform other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Manual tasks

Any shift flexibility

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)

Tools

Forklift operation

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

At John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design, and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come. The world is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructures in villages, towns and megacities. And we live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith’s shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us. A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard.

Primary Location: United States (US) – Iowa – Dubuque

As a++Production Assembler++ with John Deere Dubuque Works, you will perform a variety of assembly operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork, while supporting the production of world-class equipment.

Job details are dependent on duties assigned but in general consist of the following:

• Assemble parts or components to specification.
• Read and comprehend work instructions and follow established procedures.
• Utilize manufacturing tools to record data and keep records for quality and maintenance.
• Check results for conformance to specifications and make necessary corrections.
• Operate power driven equipment such as forklifts and industrial trucks to move material, parts, and equipment.
• Use various types of tools and equipment to perform work – including but not limited to hand and power tools, testing and runoff equipment, ladders, hoists, fixtures, jigs, and gages.
• Lubricate, check, and clean work equipment and tooling.
• Assist and support other team members.
• Clean work area and perform other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have ++at least one++ of the following:
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
• At least ++3 years++ of manufacturing work experience
• Ability to perform manual tasks related to described job duties for duration of work shift — with or without reasonable accommodation; including but not limited to frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and performing of repetitive actions.
• Ability and willingness to work ++any shift++ and potential overtime (including weekends).

Preferred Qualifications (What Makes You Stand Out):

• At least 1 year of assembly experience in a manufacturing or production environment; including:
• Experience using a variety of hand tools and power tools
• At least 1 year of experience assembling vehicle or heavy equipment components
• Previous experience operating a forklift or other powered industrial equipment

Why Work at John Deere? Why Work anywhere else?

If you strive to do great work, excel in creative environments, thrive in teams, and live for problem solving — this is the place for you.

At John Deere, your ideas, experiences, and values matter.

Please see below for a summary of the value of your John Deere career and total rewards available to you to support you and your well-being.

• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Wellbeing — Physical and Mental Healthcare
• Paid Holidays & Competitive Vacation Packages
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition Assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Rebate Program & numerous discount programs for personal use

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.