Production Assembler

Ethos; Tennant (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

Ethos is seeking a Production Assembler to build and repair components from engineering blueprints and work orders. The role focuses on accuracy, quality control, and safe, efficient production processes in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints and using tape measures or calipers, inspecting materials, maintaining clean work areas, and reporting any defects or safety concerns.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic math and measurement skills expected.
• Experience with hand and power tools preferred.
• Machine operator experience advantageous.
• Blueprint reading skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assemble products from engineering blueprints and work orders.
• Read blueprints, tape measures, and calipers accurately.
• Inspect materials and finished products for quality and safety.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and equipment following 5S/lean practices.
• Track production data including time and quantities and report variances.

Skills

Basic math and measurement skills

Blueprint reading skills

Hand and power tool experience

Machine Operator experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Production Assembler (Full-Time, Direct-Hire position with Excellent Full Benefits Package)

In this role, you will work from engineering blueprints and work order instructions to assemble, repair, and inspect products while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Responsible for performing a variety of duties to do quality work from engineering blueprints, work order process sheets, quick quote sheets with written or verbal instructions to meet stock, and sales orders for shipment. Assembly for compliance with company guidelines by performing the following duties.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform hand assembly using power and hand tools.
• Read blueprints, tape measures, and calipers accurately
• Inspect materials and finished products for quality
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and equipment (5S standards) or lean manufacturing practices.
• Track production data, including time and quantities
• Report defects, safety concerns, or equipment issues
• Ensure proper handling, identification, and storage of materials
• Assist in the creation, optimization, and maintenance of detailed work instructions.
• Required to do hand assembly, read a tape measure, dial calipers, and a weight-count scale. Work with machines, power, and hand tools to produce, assemble, and repair parts.
• . Assembly experience.

Qualifications:

• o High school diploma or GED required
• o Basic math and measurement skills
• o Hand and power tool experience
• o Machine Operator experience
• o Blueprint reading skills

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development