SKILLED - Machine Assembler I

QPS Employment Group; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is seeking a Machine Assembler I in Waukesha, WI for 1st and 2nd shifts. You will receive part kits, review manuals, and assemble components according to drawings and bills of materials.

You will use ERP systems for labor tracking, inspect parts, install moving parts, and follow 5S and safety procedures. A HS diploma and machining knowledge are required or preferred, with potential for growth.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical machining certification preferred.
• 2 years manufacturing or mechanical assembly experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and manuals.
• Ability to use measuring tools and perform basic calculations.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and prepare part kits for assembly.
• Review build manuals, drawings, BOMs, and assembly instructions.
• Arrange parts according to specifications and use ERP for labor tracking.
• Inspect parts, deburr edges, and prepare components for assembly.
• Install gears, shafts, bearings, and other moving parts.
• Follow 5S procedures and communicate with leads and engineers.
• Test assemblies and consult quality/process documentation.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Drawings & BOMs

Quality documentation

Safety procedures

Team communication

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma

Technical machining cert

Tools

ERP systems

Labor reporting software

Job description

Position Title: Machine Assembler I

Salary: $33,360-$54,080 per year

Shift: 1st, 2nd

Hours: 6:00am-2:30pm; 2:30pm-10:30pm; 12:00pm-8:00pm

QPS Employment Group has a great Machine Assembler I position available at a company in Waukesha, WI. This is a 1st and 2nd shift direct hire position.

Machine Assembler I Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Receive, review, and prepare machine part kits for assembly.
• Review build manuals, drawings, bills of materials, and assembly instructions.
• Arrange parts and materials according to customer and production specifications.
• Receive part kits or shop orders and follow assembly processes using drawings and bills of materials.
• Utilize computerized ERP systems and job orders for labor tracking when required.
• Inspect and prepare parts, including removing small quantities of metal to eliminate sharp edges or achieve proper fit.
• Operate powered industrial trucks or cranes, when certified, to move large components and machine parts.
• Drill, tap, or ream holes and perform secondary machining operations on metal or plastic components using hand tools.
• Align components and secure them with bolts, screws, and other hardware.
• Install moving parts such as gears, shafts, levers, and bearings, ensuring proper operation.
• Bend and install piping or plastic tubing for pneumatic systems.
• Align and mesh gears within gearboxes and other mechanical systems.
• Use precision measuring and gauging instruments.
• Test or assist in testing completed assemblies.
• Access and utilize quality and process documentation as required.
• Follow 5S procedures to maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Communicate effectively with production leads, planners, engineers, and team members.

Machine Assembler I Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical certification in machining or a related field preferred.
• Two years of manufacturing or mechanical assembly experience preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Ability to access and review engineering drawings in electronic databases.
• Ability to use manufacturing software and labor-reporting systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, safety procedures, operating instructions, and technical manuals.
• Ability to perform calculations involving measurements, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to accurately use measuring instruments such as calipers, scales, and micrometers.
• Ability to interpret and execute written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions.
• Ability to solve practical problems involving multiple variables in standardized manufacturing situations.
• Frequent use of hands, fingers, and arms for handling and assembling components.
• Frequent standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Regularly required to work on machinery, ladders, or elevated platforms.
• Frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Lifting over 50 pounds requires assistance or approved lifting equipment.
• Requires close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

About us:

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!

Why Work with QPS?

• Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
• Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process

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We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.