Production Assembler
Job Title: Production Assembler Pay: $19/Hr.
Bonus Opportunities:
- $500 sign-on bonus + 6% bonus on wages earned during your first 90 days - paid after 90 days
- Performance bonus of 2% to 8% - paid every 6 months
- Friday overtime & 10% additional wage bonus for Friday
Location: Gorham, Maine Start Date: ASAP
Looking for a stable, hands-on manufacturing career where you can learn new skills and advance? Join the Manufacturing team in Gorham, Maine!
As a Production Assembler, you'll perform hands-on assembly work to produce accessories, gas stoves, and wood stoves/inserts. You'll work on a production line where tasks can vary depending on the model being produced. You'll assemble components, use pneumatic equipment, apply paint and touch-ups, and work at different stations as production needs require. No prior manufacturing experience is necessary — training is provided.
What You'll Do
- Perform repetitive assembly operations on production lines
- Assemble accessories and gas and wood stoves/inserts
- Place parts in the specified relationship to one another
- Bolt, clip, screw, cement, and otherwise fasten parts together
- Apply paint to cast iron components in a paint booth while wearing a respirator
- Apply touch-up paint as needed according to safety guidelines
- Operate pneumatic hoists to lift stove components weighing 35+ pounds
- Work at different workstations as production needs require
- Perform different assembly tasks as various stove models move along the production line
- Maintain staging areas and keep traffic lanes open
- Remove pallets, break down Euro crates, remove trash, and recycle cardboard
- Empty the cardboard crusher when full
- Follow Lean manufacturing processes
- Participate in ergonomic evaluations and daily stretch breaks
- Follow all safety and quality procedures
- Work cooperatively with coworkers and supervisors
- Perform other duties as assigned
What You'll Bring
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- No prior manufacturing or assembly experience necessary
- Willingness to learn basic computer skills
- Ability to follow instructions and pay attention to detail
- Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
- Ability to work cooperatively with coworkers
- Good judgment and problem-solving skills
- Strong safety awareness
- Ability to adapt to changes in the workplace
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Willingness to learn new assembly processes and skills
Physical Requirements
- Standing for extended periods
- Frequent walking and handling/fingering
- Frequent reaching, including above shoulder level
- Frequently handling/lifting 10 lbs or less
- Occasional lifting of 11–50 lbs
- Occasional lifting of 51–100 lbs
- Operating a pneumatic hoist to lift stove components weighing 35+ lbs
- Occasional squatting, kneeling, and bending
- Frequent pushing/pulling
- Working around production equipment and machinery
- Ability to perform repetitive assembly tasks
Safety & PPE
- Steel-toe shoes
- Safety glasses
- Hearing protection
- Face mask/face shield when applicable
- Respirator when working in the paint booth
Ready to Get Started?
If you're looking for a full-time manufacturing job with a 4-day regular schedule, overtime opportunities, and multiple bonus programs, this is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door.