Precision Assembler & Quality Tester

Kadant Inc.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Kadant Inc. is seeking an entry-level assembler to join our manufacturing team in Mississippi. You will assemble products and subassemblies according to established procedures and work with basic fabrication steps to ensure quality and on-time production.

You will read blueprints, perform standard measurements, and collaborate with team members to maintain smooth workflow while following safety and documentation requirements.

Qualifications

• Able to read standard blueprints and understand sequence of assembly required.
• Math functions including fractions, decimals, geometry, and measurement techniques.
• Able to work within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assembles products/components according to established procedures and may include basic fabrication tasks such as deburring, touch up painting, grinding, labeling, and adjusting equipment.
• Examines products and components using testing and inspection methods to ensure conformance to specifications and proper documentation.
• Moves material to the next sequence in the process.
• Assists other operators as needed to maintain workflow.
• Stocks, kits and cycle-counts material as required to support operations.
• Focuses effort on improving schedule execution and efficiency.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Team environment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Kadant Inc. is seeking an entry-level assembler to join our manufacturing team in Mississippi. You will assemble products and subassemblies according to established procedures and work with basic fabrication steps to ensure quality and on-time production.

You will read blueprints, perform standard measurements, and collaborate with team members to maintain smooth workflow while following safety and documentation requirements.