Production Worker – Assembly

SPG; Harlan (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group 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.

The role requires reading blueprints, using tape measures and calipers, and performing hand assembly with power tools. A high school diploma or GED is required along with attention to detail and strong measurement skills.

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.

Skills

Hand tools use

Blueprint reading

Measuring with tape/calipers

Attention to detail

Quality mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measures

Calipers

Dial calipers

Power tools

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