Assembler I - 2nd Shift
About The Position
Rheo Engineering is seeking an Assembler I for their Rheo Flexibles production team. This role involves building custom powder handling products used in medicine manufacturing. The position is located in Peoria, IL, and is a full-time, second-shift role. The company emphasizes its values of Bold Humility, Reliability, Collaboration, Competence, and Initiative, and seeks individuals who take pride in careful, hands-on work. The role operates within an ISO 7 cleanroom environment, requiring adherence to detailed procedures and quality standards. Initial training will be conducted on the first shift.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Embodiment of Rheo’s core values: Bold Humility, Reliability, Collaboration, Competence, Initiative
- Experience in a manufacturing, production, or assembly environment
- Ability to read and follow blueprints and multi-step written and verbal instructions
- Detail-oriented
- Dependable
- Hands-on aptitude
- Adaptable
- Basic computer proficiency (Windows-based systems, data entry, standard applications)
- Basic familiarity with ERP software (Epicor Kinetic preferred)
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a cleanroom or regulated manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with heat sealing, vacuum forming, or CNC equipment
Responsibilities
- Assemble Rheo Flexibles products in an ISO 7 cleanroom, following all procedures and quality standards
- Read and interpret blueprints and multi-step work instructions to produce assemblies that meet design specifications
- Operate custom plastic heat sealing equipment to weld and assemble flexible components
- Operate vacuum forming equipment as assigned
- Perform pre- and post-assembly quality inspections to verify conformance to standards
- Run basic CNC machine operations (no programming required) per standard procedures, as assigned
- Adhere to all cleanroom cleaning and contamination control protocols
- Wear required PPE consistently while in applicable work areas
- Contribute to team production targets — in both throughput and quality
Benefits
- Medical insurance (multiple plan options — PPO and High Deductible / HSA plans)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- HSA with employer contributions (for qualifying plan enrollment)
- Company-paid Term Life & AD&D insurance
- Voluntary Life and AD&D options
- Short-term & long-term disability
- 401(k) with 4% employer match
- Generous PTO (starting at 11 days for hourly, growing with tenure)
- 10 paid holidays
- Paid maternity (6 weeks) leave
- Paid paternity (2 weeks) leave
- T-Mobile phone plan paid by Rheo
- $750 smartphone stipend every two years
- Identity protection through Aura Identity Guard
- $500 employee referral bonus program
- Equipment reimbursement (safety footwear, prescription safety glasses)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
