Bag Assembly Technician Multi-Force
Company Description:
Paratech is an employee-owned (ESOP) ISO 9001-certified manufacturer of an ever-expanding range of emergency services, industrial, and law enforcement products. While our specialty is tools for technical rescue, our expertise extends far beyond. Paratech products have applications in shipboard damage control, pipeline maintenance, mining, rail, quarries, vehicle recovery, and more.
Every Paratech product is designed by our in-house engineering team, and all manufacturing processes—including milling, turning, rubber molding, and assembly—are performed at our state-of-the-art facility in Frankfort, Illinois, located about 30 miles southwest of Chicago. We are proud to produce high-quality, American-made tools that are trusted and used worldwide, with a strong global presence through our office in Denmark and an extensive distributor network.
Position Summary
The Bag Assembly Technician is responsible for assembling, testing, and inspecting airbag systems according to detailed customer specifications and internal quality standards. This role plays a vital part in ensuring product reliability, safety, and on-time production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
· Assemble airbag components from initial layout through final completion according to work instructions and order requirements
· Operate ovens and production equipment within specified process parameters
· Drill and modify components per technical specifications
· Perform leak testing to ensure product integrity
· Inspect finished products for quality and ISO compliance
· Complete production and quality documentation
· Maintain a clean and safe work area (5S standards)
· Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements
· Report quality or safety issues immediately
· Support team members to meet production goals
Required Qualifications
· High school diploma or GED preferred
· 1+ year manufacturing or assembly experience (preferred)
· Ability to read and follow work instructions
· Strong attention to detail
· Basic mechanical aptitude
· Reliable attendance and teamwork
Core Competencies
· Quality-focused mindset
· Safety awareness
· Strong work ethic
· Consistency in repetitive tasks
· Problem-solving mindset
Physical Requirements
· Lift up to 50 lbs
· Stand, bend, and move throughout shift
· Perform repetitive motions
· Operate tools safely
Work Environment
· Manufacturing setting
· Exposure to noise and machinery
· Heat from equipment
· Fast-paced production environment
Compensation & Benefits
· Health, dental, and vision insurance
· 401(k) with company match
· Life insurance
· Paid time off
· Tuition reimbursement
· Referral program
· Advancement opportunities
Additional Requirements
· Background check required
· Ability to work overtime as needed
What We Offer:
- Employee owned company
- Competitive salary
- Performance-based bonuses
- 401(k) with generous company match
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health insurance with company funded HRA
- Company paid Life insurance, short- and long-term disability
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Prescription drug insurance
- Vision insurance
- After a qualifying period, participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you the opportunity to become a stakeholder in the company’s success.
Learn More about Paratech at: https://paratech.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Assembly: 2 years (Required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
