Production Associate II - 1st shift

Grace Technologies; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Safe Harbor 401(k)

Paid time off

Wellness reimbursement

Free coffee, soda, drinks, and snacks

Company events and team activities

Job summary

Grace Technologies in Davenport, IA is hiring a Production Associate II for Soldering & Assembly. The role offers a Monday–Friday day shift from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM in a clean, air-conditioned, low-noise facility with a small team.

You will perform soldering, product assembly, and related material handling, following work instructions and bills of materials. A high school diploma and prior manufacturing experience are required, with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Soldering experience required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Good manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written work instructions and BOMs.
• Willing to learn different areas of production.
• Able to work independently in a small team.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Soldering and product assembly.
• Building GracePort products.
• Kitting components and materials.
• Picking parts and orders.
• Inspection and quality checks.
• Packaging and shipping.
• Receiving and inventory support.

Skills

Soldering

Mechanical aptitude

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Follow work instructions

Team player

Positive attitude

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Production Associate II – Soldering & Assembly

Davenport, IA | Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM–3:30 PM | $18-25/hour

Like soldering, but not the typical production environment?

You’ll work in a clean, air-conditioned, low-noise environment alongside a collaborative production team of fewer than 20 people. No huge production floor. No extreme heat. Just a good team, hands-on work, and products where quality matters.

Grace Technologies has been family-owned since 1991, and we’re continuing to grow. We’re looking for someone with soldering experience, attention to detail, and—just as importantly—a great attitude and willingness to help the team.

If you enjoy working with your hands and want an opportunity where you can continue building your skills, this could be a great next step.

What You’ll Do

Soldering will be an important part of your role, but you won’t necessarily do the exact same thing every day.

You may move between different areas of production based on customer demand and the needs of the team, including:

• Soldering and product assembly
• Building GracePort® products
• Kitting components and materials
• Picking parts and orders
• Inspection and quality checks
• Packaging and shipping
• Receiving and inventory support

You’ll use work instructions, build charts, bills of materials, and product configurations to make sure each product is built correctly and meets customer specifications.

Because we work as a team, you’ll also help coworkers when needed to keep orders moving and customers taken care of.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be a strong fit if you:

• Have previous soldering experience
• Have a strong mechanical aptitude
• Have good manual dexterity and take pride in quality work
• Pay attention to the small details
• Can follow written work instructions and bills of materials
• Are comfortable learning different areas of production
• Work well independently but enjoy being part of a smaller, collaborative team
• Bring a positive attitude and are willing to jump in where needed
• Can safely lift up to 50 lbs. when required

Previous manufacturing experience is required. A high school diploma is expected, and additional technical education, such as an associate or bachelor degree can create additional opportunities for growth.

Your Schedule

You’ll work Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM.

Some overtime is available or may be needed depending on production requirements. Employees with strong soldering skills may have additional overtime opportunities when demand is high.

A Different Kind of Production Environment

If your picture of manufacturing involves a huge, hot, noisy plant, this isn't that environment.

You’ll work in an air-conditioned facility with a relatively low noise level and a close-knit production team of just under 20 people.

We also keep the coffee flowing and provide free coffee, soda, drinks, and snacks every day.

More importantly, you’ll work with people who help one another. We value employees who have a good attitude, want to learn, and care about doing quality work.

You Can Grow Here

Production Associate I doesn’t have to be your final destination.

As you develop your skills and experience, you can have opportunities to progress into a Production Associate III role and take on more responsibility.

If you have the right technical education and aptitude, there may also be opportunities to move toward positions such as Engineering Technician, where you can develop more advanced technical and soldering skills, including work with circuit boards and electronics.

We want people who are interested in learning and growing with us.

About Grace Technologies

Grace Technologies has been family-owned and operating since 1991. We design and manufacture electrical safety and predictive maintenance solutions used by customers around the world.

Our GracePort® product has become a widely used panel interface connection, and Grace helped pioneer the category of Permanent Electrical Safety Devices (PESDs). Today, we continue to expand our product portfolio, including GraceSense™ predictive maintenance and personnel safety technologies.

We’re in growth mode, but we’ve maintained the entrepreneurial, employee-friendly culture of a family-owned company.

Pay & Benefits

Starting pay: $18.00-25.00/hour, with opportunities to grow based on your experience, skills, and seniority.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Safe Harbor 401(k)
• Paid time off based on years of service
• Wellness reimbursement
• Free coffee, soda, drinks, and snacks
• Company events and team activities

Grace is consistently recognized as one of Iowa's Top Workplaces by The Des Moines Register https://topworkplaces.com/publication/desmoinesregister/grace-engineered-product/