Part-Time Assembler 1st Shift

Nemco Food Equipment, LTD.; Ohio; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemco Food Equipment, LTD. is seeking an assembler to join our hands-on manufacturing team in Ohio. The role emphasizes mechanical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work across multiple product lines.

Candidates will read blueprints and instructions, use hand tools and limited machinery, and perform quality checks to ensure parts meet Nemco standards. Forklift experience is a plus, and teamwork is essential for efficient line balance and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience as an assembler in a production environment is preferred.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints and work instructions.
• Forklift operation is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and follow written instructions.
• Position or align components with manual tools.
• Assemble parts using hand tools or machines.
• Conduct quality checks during assembly.
• Maintain clean and safe work area and tools.
• Set up and operate machinery when required.
• Use measuring tools to verify dimensions.
• Learn multiple product lines and assemblies.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Description

Nemco is a family-owned business since 1976, that manufactures food equipment for the fast food, convenience, restaurant, and entire foodservice industry. Nemco strives to be an employer of choice by focusing on three core values and a positive, family culture. Our three core values are: Do the Right Thing, Embrace Learning, WOW Customers.

The Assembler position requires mechanical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work on a variety of product lines. Assemblers build equipment by reading blueprints, schematics, and work instructions to understand how parts fit together. Assemblers use hand and power tools to fit, trim, cut, align, and adjust parts as needed. Once everything is properly aligned, components are securely fastened using bolts, screws, and other methods. This role requires mechanical ability, problem-solving skills, and a focus on quality to ensure each finished product is built correctly and meets company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and follow specific written instructions and procedures
• Position or align components and parts manually or with hand tools
• Use hand tools or machines to assemble parts
• Conduct quality control checks
• Clean and maintain work area, tools, and other equipment
• Set up and operate machinery
• Use measuring tools
• Learn multiple product lines and their assemblies
• Create good teamwork through proper leadership techniques
• Maintains workflow by monitoring steps of the process
• Understands Cycle Time and Line Balancing Concepts
• Ensuring safety, quality, and productivity standards are met
• Maintain compliance with the standardized work
• Observing control points and equipment; Making necessary adjustments as needed
• Practices good 5S and housekeeping
• Ability to understand and apply Lean Principles
• Other duties as assigned

Key Roles

• Know and model Nemco’s core values
• Be a participating member of a small team
• Know and apply all policies, procedures, or work instructions
• Be approachable and able to take direction and coaching from your Line Leader or their leadership team.
• Develop an engaged employee culture
• Be able to train others, as needed

Relevant Work Experience

• Experience as an assembler in a preferred production environment. Ability to operate a forklift is a plus.

Work Schedule

• Monday- Thursday 5:00 am-11:00 am OR Monday- Thursday 9:00 am- 2:30 pm
• Occasional Friday is required