Work Cell Assembler - Small Lights - AM shift 7am - 3:30pm

Federal Signal; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Job summary

Federal Signal in University Park, IL, is seeking a Work Cell Assembler for the AM shift. This role focuses on both mechanical and electrical assembly, requiring keen attention to detail and strong mechanical aptitude.

Employees will work from production schedules and blueprints to fulfill assembly tasks while ensuring quality standards. The position is full-time and offers a range of benefits including insurance, paid holidays, and 401(k) matching contributions.

Qualifications

• Experience with light mechanical and/or electrical assembly.
• Ability to operate various tools and equipment safely and effectively.
• Mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Works from blueprints and schedules to meet production needs.
• Monitors quality standards and notifies supervisors of issues.
• Trains new employees on departmental processes.

Skills

Light mechanical assembly

Electrical assembly

Power tools operation

Hand tools operation

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Soldering irons

Riveters

Crimping tools

Job description

Work Cell Assembler - Small Lights - AM shift 7am - 3:30pm

Job Category: 13.4 Production Workers

Requisition Number: WORKC007256

• Posted : August 11, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

University Park, IL 60484, USA

Description

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works from blueprints, schedules, shop orders, specification sheets, process instructions and test
• Reviews production schedules for specific periods and arranges for parts, materials, supplies, tooling, gauges and other equipment to meet production
• Requisitions and stores
• Passes Kan Ban cards to producing departments per defined
• Accumulates and moves items between storage areas and work
• Fills out and submits requisitions, move tickets, finished goods tickets and scrap tickets.
• Selects, verifies and identifies quantity of materials. Records and/or calls attention to shortages, possible rejected or damaged
• Sets up work cell
• Makes necessary adjustments of tools, gauges and equipment. Makes operational checks as required. Monitors work visually to maintain quality standards and notifies supervisor of nonconformance and/or operating
• Performs preventative maintenance (cleaning, oiling, inspecting and minor adjustments) on equipment in the work
• Trains new and existing employees how to effectively work within the department, instructs them in all facets of the work cell
• Follows safety rules and keeps work cell area in a clean and orderly
• Uses computer to check the status of a customer’s order and the status of a shop
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Experience with light mechanical and/or electrical assembly
• Ability to operate power tools, hand tools, pallet jacks, hand trucks, fixed gauges, jigs, meters, soldering irons, riveters, presses and crimping tools
• Mechanical aptitude, attention to detail and sound judgement

Wage Range - $19.02 - $22.84

Benefits of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including:

• annual bonus potential
• insurance (life, medical, dental, vision)
• paid holidays
• paid vacation
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• tuition reimbursement

We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us

Federal Signal in University Park is a leading manufacturer and supplier of comprehensive systems and products used to protect people and property. Our products and integrated solutions include systems for campus and community alerting, emergency vehicles, first responder interoperable communications, industrial communications, and command and municipal networked security. Specific products include: lightbars and sirens, public warning sirens and public safety software.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at [e-mail] .All other applications must be submitted online.

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