Product Assembler - 2nd Shift

Koch Enterprises•Strafford, MO

17d

About The Position

American Products is hiring a Product Assembler to join its manufacturing team. This hands-on role is suited to candidates with mechanical aptitude and involves assembling products in a fast-paced production environment while helping ensure they meet quality standards and are shipped defect-free to customers. The primary shift is Monday through Thursday, 3:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Training takes place Tuesday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pay is $19.00–$20.00 per hour, plus a $2-per-hour shift differential. The role requires standing and walking for extended periods, using hands for fine motor tasks, and reaching, crouching, kneeling, talking, and hearing as needed. Employees regularly lift up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception. Employees must follow safety procedures and wear safety glasses and steel-toe boots. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The listed duties are not exhaustive, and management may assign additional tasks as business needs change.

Requirements

Ability to read blueprints and shop-floor documentation.
Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
Ability to troubleshoot and solve assembly issues.
Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
Professional and collaborative communication skills.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform fine motor tasks involving gripping, handling, and assembling.
Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, talk, and hear as required.
Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
Close, distance, and color vision, and depth perception.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of experience in manufacturing or product assembly.

Responsibilities

Assemble metal and plastic products using air tools, battery-powered tools, and hand tools.
Work at assigned assembly-line stations and rotate stations as directed by a supervisor.
Package finished products, including boxing, palletizing, and wrapping.
Read and follow engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical instructions.
Inspect parts and completed products for defects or quality issues.
Test finished products to ensure proper function.
Maintain tools and keep workstations clean and organized.
Follow safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.
Follow company safety policies and procedures.
Use tools and equipment properly.
Wear safety glasses and steel-toe boots.