Job Title: Production Assembler 1st Shift
Location: San Antonio, TX 78233
Pay Rate: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (1st Shift)
Overview of the Job The Production Assembler reads and interprets blueprints and routings to manufacture parts to required technical specifications. This position is responsible for producing high-quality assemblies, performing routine quality inspections, and maintaining standard workplace safety and housekeeping protocols.
Job Specifications Primary Responsibilities
• Read and understand blueprints and routings to produce parts to required specifications.
• Inspect first pieces and perform subsequent inspections to ensure overall assembly quality.
• Maintain station inventory and perform quality checks to identify and report product defects.
• Utilize hand tools including handheld screwdrivers and drill guns to assemble components.
• Operate functional area equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Troubleshoot and resolve simple quality product issues to meet established standards and tolerances.
• Complete simple reports on productivity, quality, and safety, ensuring accurate and timely data.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and keep the work area clean and organized.
• Ensure safety equipment, machine guarding, interlocks, and safety curtains function properly.
• Report safety problems, hazards, accidents, and near misses to management immediately.
• Perform other job tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Possess manual dexterity to put parts and pieces together accurately.
• Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints and routing documentation.
• Understanding of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and the handling of hazardous materials.
• Ability to perform repetitive assembly tasks.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively alone or in a team environment.
• Maintaining regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
Physical Requirements
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to stand, sit, stoop, bend, and reach above shoulders for up to 25% of the shift.
Education and Experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2–3 years of experience in product assembly.
• Thermoforming experience is preferred.