Production Associate (Mechanical Assembly)

Monroechamber; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group in Oak Creek, WI is seeking a Production Associate / Mechanical Assembler for 1st shift. Wage starts at $18.50/hour with a 6:00am – 2:30pm schedule and potential for hire.

The role involves electro-mechanical assembly, basic testing, and IPC-aligned quality checks, collaborating across teams to maintain smooth production flow, while following safety and procedural standards. Candidates should have a High School diploma and at least one year of electronics assembly

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of electronics assembly or related production experience.
• IPC-A-610 certification or knowledge preferred.
• Working knowledge of multiple assembly processes, equipment, and product lines.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced electro-mechanical assembly, basic testing, and cable processes according to procedures.
• Coordinate assembly sequences across adjacent workstations to maintain production flow.
• Perform moderately complex assemblies independently while meeting production and quality expectations.
• Inspect completed work using IPC criteria and established quality standards.
• Identify and address basic workmanship and quality issues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve routine production or quality issues to maintain workflow.

Skills

Electro-mechanical assembly

IPC-A-610 knowledge

Quality inspection

Hand tools

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

IPC inspection tools

Job description

Position Title: Production Associate / Mechanical Assembler
Wage: $18.50/hour
Shift: 1st
Hours: 6:00am - 2:30pm
Location: Oak Creek, WI

QPS Employment Group has a great opportunity available for a Production Associate / Mechanical Assembler at a company in Oak Creek, WI. This is a potential to hire position for 1st shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced electro-mechanical assembly, basic testing, and cable processes according to documented procedures
• Coordinate assembly sequences across adjacent workstations to help maintain a consistent production flow
• Perform moderately complex assemblies independently while meeting production and quality expectations
• Inspect completed work using established quality standards and IPC criteria
• Identify and address basic workmanship and quality issues
• Troubleshoot and resolve routine production or quality issues to maintain workflow efficiency
• Collaborate with team members across production areas to meet build schedules and production goals
• Perform simple product testing under the direction of the Production Technician or Team Lead
• Identify material shortages, substitutions, or other production concerns and communicate them to leadership
• Proactively help reduce scrap and rework by identifying issues early in the production process
• Support cross-training and assist with onboarding new employees
• Communicate production concerns, quality issues, and process improvement ideas to team members and leadership
• Follow all company safety, quality, and production procedures

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least one year of electronics assembly or related production experience
• IPC-A-610 certification or knowledge is preferred
• Working knowledge of multiple assembly processes, equipment, and product lines
• Ability to perform moderately complex electro-mechanical assembly independently
• Knowledge of quality standards and ability to inspect work according to IPC criteria
• Ability to identify and resolve routine production and quality issues
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work
• Ability to follow written procedures and work independently
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and leadership
• Ability to work in a team environment and support production goals
• Ability to learn and perform multiple production processes
• Ability to stand and work at a workstation for extended periods
• Ability to use hand tools and production equipment as required
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm movements
• Ability to frequently reach, grasp, handle, and manipulate small components
• Ability to lift and move materials as required by the position
• Ability to maintain attention to detail during repetitive and precise assembly tasks

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