Mechanical Assembler I

Mechanical Assembler I

West Des Moines IA

Contract to Hire - 2nd Shift, 5/40

Hours: 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM CST

Pay Rate: $20.90/Hr.

Benefits: overtime, medical, dental, vision, 401k

Required Qualifications: Mechanical Assembler I

• Must be a U.S. Person due to federal regulations or contracting requirements.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work under immediate supervision and perform routine, repetitive tasks.
• Willingness to work overtime, extended shifts, nonstandard hours, and holiday hours as required.

Position Summary: Mechanical Assembler I

• Entry-level manufacturing position responsible for disassembling and cleaning incoming product.
• Learns deburring and air grinding operations under direct supervision.
• Produces precision parts while working toward certification within 120 days.
• Follows established standard work and receives detailed instructions on assigned tasks.

Responsibilities: Mechanical Assembler I

• Learn to maintain and operate deburring tools.
• Learn to read blueprints and verify completed work.
• Complete production documentation and labor transactions accurately.
• Follow EHS, Quality, and Continuous Improvement standards and guidelines.
• Participate in continuous improvement and safety activities.
• Operate hand tools, electric tools, cutters, measuring equipment, and light equipment.
• Refer issues and deviations to lead technicians, supervisors, engineers, or more experienced operators.
• Work overtime, extended shifts, nonstandard hours, and some holidays as required by business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications: Mechanical Assembler I

• Ability to learn to read and understand prints.
• Basic computer proficiency, including email, internet, and document printing.
• Basic shop math knowledge, including geometric tolerances.
• Basic problem identification and resolution skills.
• Ability to learn inspection tools and deburring tools used in the role.
• Ability to learn and understand deburring operations.
• Ability to learn position fundamentals within the first three months of employment.
• Effective communication skills with employees and management.