Production Assembler - 1st Shift

Donaldson Company; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson is seeking a generally entry-level manufacturing associate in Waterloo, IA. The role emphasizes understanding basic instructions, physical dexterity, and adherence to safety and quality standards while rotating through tasks.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and prefer some manufacturing experience, with a strong emphasis on attendance, teamwork, and the ability to follow directions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED preferred.
• At least 1 year of light assembly or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a team environment and maintain good working relationships.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Perform a variety of tasks safely throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Understand basic math and read work instructions.
• Work in a standard rotation (sitting/standing).
• Complete work with quality, minimizing errors and waste.
• Maintain data records in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support or back-up duties in other areas when requested.
• Assist in training others as requested.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement programs.
• Follow EHS policies, wear PPE and report injuries promptly.
• Follow ergonomic principles in workstation setup and job rotation.
• Adhere to attendance and general behavior policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Donaldson is committed to solving the world's most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

Role Responsibilities:

• Ability to understand basic math, read and follow applicable work instructions
• Ability to work (both sitting and standing for periods of time) in a standard rotation
• Completes work with quality in mind, minimum errors, rework, and waste.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and the ability to detect non-conforming product.
• Records data in a timely and accurate manner
• Works efficiently and at a rate consistent with the rotations and goals set for the area.
• Provide support or back-up duties in other work areas when requested
• Assist in training of others, as requested
• Actively support the site's Continuous Improvement programs
• Adheres to all EHS policies and procedures, wears proper PPE.
• Participates in safety activities when requested and reports injury or illness promptly.
• Follow ergonomic principles in setting up workstation and chair height, positioning parts, job rotation, and participating in the scheduled stretching periods.
• Follow all company policies, specifically those relating to attendance and general behavior

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED preferred
• A minimum of one (1) year of light assembly or manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to work in a team environment and maintain good working relationships
• Consistent attendance and punctuality
• Perform a variety of tasks safely though the day

Physical Requirements:

• Manual dexterity is required to handle small parts
• o Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs.
• o Must be able to stand and sit for periods of time
• o The ability to handle daily repetitive work using hands and fingers

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).
• Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans

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