Machining & Assembly Operator — Hands-On, Flexible Hours

JPW Industries; Albert Lea, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

JPW Industries in Albert Lea, MN is hiring a Production Operator for a full-time, hands-on role in our manufacturing environment. You will support the assembly, fabrication, and quality assurance of machinery and sub-systems, while upholding safety and quality standards.

The position involves reading work orders, using hand and power tools, operating a forklift, and performing routine quality checks to meet specifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0–2 years in manufacturing or mechanical assembly.
• Ability to operate a forklift and basic shop equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble machine units, sub-assemblies, and parts using hand, power and production tools.
• Install moving parts such as shafts, levers, or bearings.
• Use measuring instruments to verify alignments and tolerances of moving parts.
• Install wiring and electrical components to specifications.
• Read and understand work orders or process documents to meet product specs.
• Apply black oxide coating to metal parts following procedures and quality standards.
• Perform routine quality checks to ensure products meet specifications.

Skills

Hand tools

Measuring tools

Forklift operation

Reading work orders

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Metal fabrication basics

Job description

JPW Industries in Albert Lea, MN is hiring a Production Operator for a full-time, hands-on role in our manufacturing environment. You will support the assembly, fabrication, and quality assurance of machinery and sub-systems, while upholding safety and quality standards.

The position involves reading work orders, using hand and power tools, operating a forklift, and performing routine quality checks to meet specifications.