Assembler: Day Shift: $2k Signing Bonus

Thompson Manufacturing Inc. (Rock Exotica)•Clearfield, IA

25d•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Rock Exotica (Thompson Manufacturing, Inc.) is hiring an Assembler for its Utah manufacturing operation. The company designs, manufactures, and assembles technical safety and rescue equipment. The Assembler performs repetitive manual and machine-assisted production assembly, either producing components or assembling them into finished products. Work must follow established procedures and meet ISO requirements, stated tolerances, and inspection criteria. The day shift runs from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A $2,000 signing bonus is noted in the job title. Applicants must be at least 18 and pass pre-employment drug screening. The position has three levels. Level I is entry-level and performs assembly and inspection tasks with some supervision. Level II includes Level I duties, along with assembly work across multiple products and work from drawings and assembly-sequence documentation, with minimal supervision. Level III includes Level II duties, plus repair and reassembly of returned or salvaged units, equipment setup assistance, use of light machinery, and training or mentoring new employees. Level III work is completed with little to no supervision. The job is performed in a manufacturing facility around industrial equipment. Employees are regularly exposed to vibration and fluctuating moderate-to-high noise levels and must use appropriate personal protective equipment. The role involves prolonged standing, sitting, walking, and reaching; repetitive hand and wrist movements; operating light machinery; close-range observation; and moving products weighing up to 30 pounds over short distances. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must pass pre-employment drug screening; the job description also requires ability to pass random drug screenings.
English speaking and reading skills sufficient for standard work instructions.
Technical capacity, learning orientation, safety orientation, attention to detail and thoroughness, time management, and ability to work as a team player.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to interact and communicate professionally with employees at all levels.
Ability to read, interpret, and understand assembly drawings and documentation.
Level I: High school diploma or GED.
Level II: Meet Level I qualifications and have at least 2 years of experience in assembly, manufacturing, or fast-paced environments; ability to use measuring tools such as a measuring tape and calipers.
Level III: Meet Level II qualifications and have at least 3 years of experience in assembly or manufacturing environments; experience using light machines such as spot welders, drill presses, arbor presses, ovens, and air and hydraulic presses.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, and reach for long periods; perform repetitive hand and wrist motions and repetitive assembly; observe details at close range; move around a manufacturing facility; and move items weighing up to 30 pounds over short distances.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by the work location and task.

Nice To Haves

Level I: Some assembly experience is desired but not required.
Level I: Experience in a fast-paced, structured environment such as fast food.
Level I: Basic knowledge of hand tools and power tools is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform manual and machine-assisted assembly using hand or power tools, including fitting, filing, reaming, riveting, crimping, swaging, adjustment, and inspection.
Identify defective or incorrect parts and request replacements; report defective materials, questionable conditions, product defects, or other problems to a Team Lead or Manager.
Use measuring and testing equipment, including simple gauges, scales, calipers, dial indicators, and universal load-testing fixtures.
Conduct on-line and in-process visual inspections to verify products meet specifications in the Traveler and procedure instructions.
Operate assembly machinery and, at Level III, light machines and tools such as spot welders, drill presses, arbor presses, air and hydraulic presses, simple die sets, and riveting machines.
Stock assembly parts as needed to maintain continuous production.
At Level II, work from assembly drawings, identify parts, and follow predetermined assembly-sequence documentation.
At Level III, disassemble, repair, and reassemble returned or salvaged units and assist with equipment setup.
At Level III, train and mentor new employees.
Complete tasks according to manufacturing schedules, with supervision varying by level.
Participate as a team member and contribute to continual improvement of the business.
Follow company policies, procedures, work instructions, safety rules, and quality requirements.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area and equipment.
Perform other assigned duties and projects.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage eligible from the first day of the month following hire.
Health Savings Account.
Paid Time Off.
Company-provided short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Company-provided life insurance.
Industry discounts.
Simple IRA plan with a 3% company match.
Professional development assistance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Paid parental leave: four weeks after one year of employment.
Referral program.
Employee Assistance Program.
$2,000 signing bonus.