Production Worker - Assembly

Joseph Michaels International; Harlan (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International in Harlan, Iowa seeks a Production Worker - Assembly to read engineering blueprints and work orders, assemble, repair, and inspect products while meeting quality and safety standards.

Role requires hand and power tool use, tape measures, calipers, and maintaining clean areas. A high school diploma or GED with basic math and meticulous attention to detail is required, along with the ability to lift and move materials and operate machinery.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Material handling

Hand tools experience

Power tools experience

Machine operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Tape measures

Dial calipers

Hand tools

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