Production Apprentice - Assembly

Sawbones; Vashon (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sawbones on Vashon, WA seeks an Assembler to join our Assembly team. You will transform components into finished products while contributing to a safe, efficient, and quality-focused manufacturing environment.

We welcome candidates with or without prior assembly experience and offer learning opportunities, cross-training, and growth within the company. The shift runs 5:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to meet productivity, quality, and attendance expectations.
• Ability to work safely and follow established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assemble components and finished products according to specifications, SOPs, work instructions, and production documents.
• Read and interpret bills of materials, job travelers, assembly masters, and related documentation.
• Inspect parts and materials to ensure quality standards are met.
• Perform assembly and finishing work, including trimming, patching, drilling, sanding, painting, gluing, and grinding.
• Operate assembly equipment and robotic work cells.
• Measure, weigh, and calculate material quantities using scales, calculators, and measuring tools.
• Accurately count parts and maintain production records.
• Use computer and touchscreen systems to access information and enter data.
• Meet productivity, quality, and delivery goals.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Cross-train in multiple assembly functions and assist in other production areas as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions (written, verbal,/

Basic math

Teamwork

Computers / touchscreen

Dependable / reliable

Entry-level welcome

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Vashon, WA 98070, Salary Range: $21.00 - $23.23 Hourly, Production Associate – Assembly

Schedule: 5:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday

Pay Range: $21.00 - $23.23/hour

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Do you enjoy working with your hands, paying attention to detail, and building quality products? We're looking for an Assembler to join our Assembly team. In this role, you'll transform individual components into finished products while contributing to a safe, efficient, and quality-focused manufacturing environment.

Whether you're starting your manufacturing career or bringing previous assembly experience, we offer opportunities to learn new skills, cross-train, and grow within our organization.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on your experience and assigned area, you may:

• Assemble components and finished products according to specifications, SOPs, work instructions, and production documents.
• Read and interpret bills of materials, job travelers, assembly masters, and related documentation.
• Inspect parts and materials to ensure quality standards are met.
• Perform assembly and finishing work, including trimming, patching, drilling, sanding, painting, gluing, and grinding.
• Operate assembly equipment and robotic work cells.
• Measure, weigh, and calculate material quantities using scales, calculators, and measuring tools.
• Accurately count parts and maintain production records.
• Use computer and touchscreen systems to access information and enter data.
• Meet productivity, quality, and delivery goals.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Cross-train in multiple assembly functions and assist in other production areas as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE.

Qualifications: Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to follow written, verbal, and visual instructions.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable using computers and touchscreen systems.
• Dependable, reliable, and motivated to learn.
• Previous manufacturing or assembly experience is a plus, but not required for entry-level candidates.
• Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle parts, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to bend, squat, reach, pull, push, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to safely work with hand and power tools, adhesives, and molded products.
• Ability to read measurements using rulers, tape measures, and calipers in both metric and standard units.
• Ability to maintain visual attention to detail, including close vision and depth perception.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to meet productivity, quality, and attendance expectations.
• Ability to work safely and follow established procedures.