Production Worker - Assembly

Management Performance Associates; Harlan (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Management Performance Associates is hiring a Production Worker - Assembly in Harlan, Iowa. You will assemble, repair, and inspect products from engineering blueprints and work orders, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, measuring with tape measures and calipers, maintaining clean work areas, tracking production data, and reporting defects or safety concerns. A high school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to lift and move materials and operate machinery.
• Experience with hand and power tools; blueprint reading.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, repair, and inspect products using hand and power tools.
• Read blueprints and use tape measures to ensure correct dimensions.
• Inspect materials and finished goods for quality.
• Maintain clean, safe work area following 5S/lean practices.
• Track production data including time and quantities.
• Report defects or equipment issues and safety concerns.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measurement accuracy

Quality inspection

Basic math

Follow instructions

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Tape measure

Dial calipers

Machinery operation

Job description

Job Title: Production Worker - Assembly

Location: Harlan, Iowa

Salary: $18-22/hour

Job Summary of the Production Worker - Assembly: Production Assembler job opening. 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.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Production Worker-Assembly:

• 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.

Education & Experience Requirements of the Production Worker-Assembly:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Basic math and measurement skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to lift and move materials and work with machinery
• Hand and power tool experience
• Machine Operator experience
• Blueprint reading skills