We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Production Assembler to join our team. In this role, you will work from engineering blueprints and work order instructions to assemble, repair, and inspect products while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform hand assembly using power and hand tools
Read blueprints, tape measures, and calipers accurately
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Inspect materials and finished products for quality
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Maintain clean, safe work areas and equipment (5S standards) or lean manufacturing practices.
- Track production data, including time and quantities
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Report defects, safety concerns, or equipment issues
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Ensure proper handling, identification, and storage of materials
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Assisting in the creation, optimizing and maintaining of detailed work instructions.
Qualifications:
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High school diploma or GED required
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Basic math and measurement skills
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Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
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Ability to lift and move materials and work with machinery
Preferred (but not required)
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Hand and power tool experience
- Machine Operator experience
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Blueprint reading skills
What We Offer:
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Team-oriented environment
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Training and development opportunities
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Focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Conductix-Wampfler offers a great starting wage, with health, dental, and life insurance, 401k plan, paid vacation/personal time and holidays, profit sharing and tuition reimbursement program.
Please apply online at www.conductix.us under careers, or apply in person at 1605 Industrial Parkway, Harlan, IA.
Drug-free workplace/EOE
See full job description below:
SUMMARY - Production Worker - Assembly
Perform a variety of duties to do quality work from engineering blueprints, work order process sheets, quick quote sheets with written or verbal instructions to meet stock, and sales orders for shipment. Assembly for compliance with company guidelines by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Required to do hand assembly, read a tape measure, dial calipers, and weight count scale. Work with machines, power, and hand tools to produce, assemble, and repair parts.
Maintain necessary records and daily maintenance required on power tools and equipment. Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition. Detect and report improper operations, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions to your supervisor.
Perform visual as well as physical inspection of the product, raw material, and purchased material to ensure quality work. Duties involve selecting parts, and materials with proper identification, and location in accordance with engineering blueprint work order process sheet, quick quote sheets. Must involve accurate counting, and identification of the material or parts to or from designated areas or work cells in a careful manner to prevent damage and injury.
Daily preventative maintenance.
Examining and having a thorough knowledge of engineering blueprint before a product or part can be made. Required to take responsibility to make a final inspection of the first completed part or product made to ensure total quality before continuance of the work order process sheet.
Responsible for proper stacking of finished product with ensuring proper identification and location. Exercise care to prevent injury to yourself, fellow employees, equipment, and material.
Responsible for reporting accurate time, quantity, and etc., on work order process sheets, and timecards. Perform other related duties as required or directed. Must be willing to strive for new ideas, improvements, and quality standards.
Supports and maintains 5S or lean manufactoring practices
Supports and upholds the quality and EHS policy.
Upholds the Core Values.
Preferred (but not required):
- Blueprint reading skills.
- Machine operation experience.
- Hand and power tool experience.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR IN A QUALIFIED CANDIDATE
Dependability – Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and consistent attendance.
- Communication – Clearly shares ideas, asks questions, and responds effectively to verbal and written instructions.
- Adaptability – Remains flexible and responsive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Attention to Detail – Ensures accuracy and quality in every step of the assembly and inspection process.
- Teamwork – Works well with others to achieve shared goals and contribute to a positive team environment.
- Willingness to Learn – Open to training, development opportunities, and continuous improvement.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move heavy items. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
***Please note, the above is a high-level overview of the physical demands of this job. For a complete comprehensive overview of all physical requirements, please refer to the physical demands addendum provided separately by HR.***
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
CORE COMPETENCIES NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS JOB
Design - Demonstrates attention to detail when building a product. Understands blueprints or pendant drawings.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Develops alternative solutions. Suggests continuous improvement ideas. Works with engineering and quality to rectify customer complaints.
Project Management - Communicates changes and progress. Completes projects on time. Participates in team activities.
Technical Skills - Assesses own strength
