Assembly Technician

NW SERVICE ENTERPRISES INC•Hillsboro, OR

11d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

NW Service Enterprises, Inc. (NWS) Professional Assembly is hiring part-time Assembly Technicians to work on-site at local retail stores, including Home Depot, Walmart, and Lowe's. Technicians assemble and repair merchandise and displays such as barbecues, bicycles, wheelbarrows, lawn tractors, work benches, and furniture, following manufacturer instructions and retailer guidelines. Work is seasonal and fluctuates throughout the year, with demand typically increasing from spring through summer and again around the holidays. Scheduling is flexible, and available work may suit candidates seeking part-time hours or those wishing to take on as much work as is available. After training, technicians are paid per piece assembled and typically average $17–$25 per hour; experienced technicians may average more than $30 per hour depending on productivity. Earnings will not fall below the local minimum wage. The role involves hands-on mechanical work, sustained physical activity, and independent work. It may not suit people who find prolonged standing, repetitive hand and arm movements, or maintaining a steady pace strenuous. Training is provided; prior assembly experience is a plus.

Requirements

Available for day shifts or early mornings.
Self-motivated and able to work hard with minimal supervision.
Mechanical aptitude and practical hands-on ability.
Basic hand tools and a cordless screw gun or impact driver.
A smartphone and email address.
Internet access via a smartphone or mobile device.
Ability to pass a background test and a drug test.
At least 18 years old.
Reliable transportation.
Able to work on one's feet for extended periods.
Able to kneel, bend, twist, and repeatedly lift more than 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior assembly experience; training is provided.

Responsibilities

Assemble and repair products and merchandise using manufacturer instructions and following retailer rules and guidelines.
Provide excellent customer service and build and maintain positive relationships with clients.
Check in with retailer management to confirm the build list and inventory.
Generate and complete invoices daily.
Report and communicate effectively with the Area Manager.
Maintain a safe, clean workspace and leave clients with a clean build area.
Perform other responsibilities outlined in the employee handbook.