Assembler

Express Employment Professionals Defunct

Milwaukee, WI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Bandsaw, Braking Systems, Communication Skills, Computer Workstations, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Crane, Detail Oriented, Drilling Equipment, Forklift, Hand Tools, Hydraulic Engineering, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Assembly, Mechanical Assembly, Multitasking, OSHA, Organizational Skills, People Management, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Production Schedule, Production Support, Quality Metrics, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Testing, Warehousing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Milwaukee, WI
POSTED
1 day ago
Job Full Description

Production Assembly Technician / Manufacturing Assembler

Location: West Milwaukee
Schedule: Full-Time | 1st Shift
Industry: Manufacturing / Industrial Equipment / Rail Systems
Position Summary

We are seeking a reliable, safety-focused Production Assembly Technician to join our manufacturing team. This role is responsible for supporting production and delivery schedules by assembling retarders (in-track braking systems) and service parts in a fast-paced industrial environment.

This is a hands-on manufacturing and mechanical assembly position that requires standing, moving between workstations, and repetitive lifting throughout the workday. Candidates who enjoy working with tools, following detailed instructions, and being part of a team will thrive in this role.
Key Responsibilities
  • Assemble subassemblies and final assemblies according to work instructions and production schedules
  • Build, test, and inspect completed assemblies to ensure accuracy and quality standards
  • Operate a wide range of hand tools, including (but not limited to):
    • Cordless drills
    • Thread taps
    • Combination wrenches
    • Tape measures & combination squares
    • Pry bars
    • Pneumatic impact guns
    • Sledge hammers
  • Operate shop equipment such as drill presses, hydraulic presses, and band saws
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
  • Follow all manufacturing safety standards, OSHA guidelines, and company policies
  • Assist team members as needed to meet daily production goals
  • Support continuous improvement and team collaboration on the production floor
Required Qualifications
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly and perform physically demanding work
  • Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16" increments
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Dependable with excellent attendance and punctuality
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in a manufacturing environment
Preferred / Desired Qualifications
  • 1-2 years of assembly, manufacturing, or mechanical experience
  • Sit-down forklift experience
  • Overhead crane and hoist experience
  • Experience working in an industrial, production, or warehouse environment
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work well with co-workers and management
  • Team-oriented mindset with flexibility to work overtime or weekends as required
  • Ability to multi-task and adapt in a fast-paced production setting


Milwaukee (West), WI
3422
2525 North Mayfair Road
Suite 80
Wauwatosa, WI 53226

About the Company

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Express Employment Professionals Defunct

As we build lasting relationships with our associates and clients through accountability, integrity, and excellence, we will make a difference in our communities. As a team, we will be moved by compassion, a mindset of gratitude, and a mission to help each other and those we serve both in our communities and around the world.

COMPANY SIZE
10 to 19 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
WEBSITE
http://Expresspros.con/waxahachietx