Assembler

Enerpac Tool Group Corp • Columbus, WI

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Assemblers are an essential part of Enerpac’s manufacturing operations, responsible for building high-quality hydraulic tools, pumps, and components that meet our performance and safety standards. This role assembles mechanical and sub-assembly components, performs product testing using defined procedures, conducts quality inspections, troubleshoots issues, maintains accurate inventory transactions, and supports continuous improvement within the production area. Assemblers also help sustain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment by following standardized work instructions, 5S practices, and safety protocols.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Low to moderate degree of mechanical, technical, and/or analytic knowledge and experience
• Strong attention to detail to deliver high-quality assembled products.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills; willingness to train others.
• Logical reasoning skills for test interpretation and troubleshooting.
• Ability to operate hand tools and light power tools.
• Ability to work from mechanical drawings and basic blueprints.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, structured manufacturing environment.
• Employee will lift 1-30 pounds intermittently and may have to lift documents/work materials up to 40 pounds in weight.
• Employee will have to be able to walk to a variety of primary work locations.
• Employee will need manual (hand) dexterity to assemble/repair small parts for long periods of time.
• Employee will need to listen, understand, and speak with team members at all levels within a diverse workforce.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in manufacturing or assembly experience preferred; Candidates with strong work ethic and willingness to learn will be considered.
• Familiarity with assembly tools and equipment is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assemble pumps, industrial tools, and hydraulic components following work instructions and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Prepare mechanical assemblies, sub-assemblies, and components using hand tools and light power tools (e.g., torque wrench).
• Recommend updates to work instructions or BOMs to improve accuracy and repeatability.
• Perform product and component testing per defined procedures.
• Operate test stands to ensure products are assembled and functioning correctly.
• Troubleshoot assembly or test failures to support quality and production flow.
• Conduct quality inspections of parts and products throughout the assembly process.
• Maintain accurate inventory and data entry to ensure materials and components remain correctly transacted.
• Cross-train team members on cells or product lines they have not yet worked in.
• Share expertise in areas where the employee is already proficient.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production schedules and performance goals.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas using 5S techniques.
• Follow all safety rules for the production floor and work cells.
• Wear required PPE and report hazards or unsafe conditions immediately.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support production needs.

Benefits

• Clear opportunities for growth through demonstrated performance and skill development.
• Advancement from Assembler I to Assembler II is based on verified proficiency in Functional Skills, Values, and Competencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED