Production Worker - Assembly

The Recruiting Hive; Harlan (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive in Harlan, IA is seeking a Production Worker - Assembly to read blueprints, assemble and inspect parts, using power and hand tools while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

You will follow work orders and repair instructions, maintain a clean workspace, and contribute to lean manufacturing practices. Prioritizing quality, teamwork, and adherence to schedules helps us meet customer demands.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Work with machines, power, and hand tools to produce, assemble, and repair parts.

Skills

Read blueprints

Tape measure use

Dial calipers

Quality inspection

5S/Lean manufacturing

Machine operator experience

Hand and power tool experience

Blueprint reading skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Tape measures

Calipers

Weight-count scale

Lean manufacturing practices

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