TITLE: Assembler I
BASED AT: Harken, Inc., Pewaukee, WI
STATUS: Non-Exempt/Hourly, 1st Shift, Full-Time
Join the Harken Team: Innovating for Over 50 Years
Harken, Inc. is a global leader in innovative solutions for the marine and safety industries. Headquartered in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, with manufacturing facilities in the USA and Italy, we take pride in our world-class engineering, craftsmanship, and dedication to excellence.
Our global footprint spans 48 countries, supported by group offices in exciting locations like Australia, France, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, the UK, and across the United States—from Rhode Island to Washington.
For over half a century, Harken's Marine Division has set the industry standard for pulley blocks, deck hardware, winches, and hydraulics, serving sailboats ranging from 8 to over 300 feet. Building on this strong foundation, Harken is charting new courses with our Safety and Rescue Division, unlocking opportunities for innovation and growth.
The Opportunity:
Harken is seeking an Assembler to join our team. This role is responsible for successfully performing mechanical assembly and meeting production standards. This role requires the ability to use common hand tools and operate assembly machines.
What you will do:
- Perform bench-type processes to complete mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies using hand tools
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area
- Follow prescribed safety regulations
- Learn the principles, practices and processes of the Assembly function.
- Develop the technical knowledge required for all aspects of the role.
- Operate all equipment safely and effectively.
- Model a positive outlook, act in a professional manner and demonstrate a positive work ethic.
- Work effectively in a team environment.
- Contribute to identifying problems, improving processes and implementing appropriate solutions to support reducing lead times and improving through-put and cost.
- Accept responsibility for your actions and be open to receiving constructive feedback from other employees or Supervisors.
- Be prepared to work in any area of Assembly to support business needs.
- Perform rework as instructed.
- Provide training, as requested, to other employees.
- Demonstrate dependability, attention to detail and the ability to produce quality work.
- Other duties as assigned
What you bring:
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
Key Skills for Success include:
- Ability to use common hand tools and operate assembly machines
- Ability to use basic math, including, adding, subtracting and multiplying fractions.
- Ability to use standard office equipment.
Why you will love working at Harken:
What truly sets Harken apart is our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and the unique culture of ownership it fosters. Every team member is empowered to think and act like an owner, driving a workplace culture built on drive, humility, ingenuity, integrity, and ownership. At Harken, you’re not just an employee—you’re a valued stakeholder in our future.
At Harken, our work is guided by five core values:
- Drive – Taking initiative, setting ambitious goals, and pursuing excellence
- Humility – Welcoming feedback, learning from others, and prioritizing team success
- Ingenuity – Solving complex problems with practical, elegant solutions
- Integrity – Delivering honest work and upholding the highest standards
- Ownership – Taking pride in our products, our people, and our future
Why join Harken:
- Employee-owned company (ESOP)
- Growing global organization
- Modern, clean, and organized manufacturing environment
- Strong culture of craftsmanship, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Internal growth opportunities and ongoing skills development
- 401(k) that includes a company match
- Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account and health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off after 90-day probationary period
- Unpaid excused absences and 9 paid holidays off
- Employee referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- On-site Gym
- Climate controlled work environment
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Submit your resume via email to: [email protected]
Harken is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
