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Production Assembler

NEW LEADER MANUFACTURING
Rapids, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/21/2026

The Production Assembler position proficiently produces product by assembling parts in one (1) of the following work areas including multipliers or bottoms.

Key Responsibilities

RESULTS | 50%

Critical 

  • Works independently in all work centers of Final East and/or Final West assembly assembling product to customer and engineering specifications.
  • Verifies assembly is being built properly by visual inspection and utilization of measurements during the assembly process.
  • Performs quality checks on work completed.
  • Assists with training of others.

Productivity / Job Knowledge 

  • Accurately reads prints and assembles units accordingly.
  • Applies decals as needed without bubbles and imperfections in the proper orientation.
  • Accurate completion of hard cards and PTRs (product test requirements).
  • Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly, performs required PM’s on machines and equipment, and reports all non-conformities to Line Lead, supervisor or maintenance until the problem has been rectified.
  • Works with little to no supervision.

Dependability 

  • Demonstrates a good attendance record; is aware of the impact that missing work will have on the customer as well as co-workers.
  • Completes goals/projects on time or ahead of schedule.
  • Responds to work assignments and requests by being cooperative and available.
  • Follows through and meets commitments.
  • Available as a resource to subordinates and/or peers.

Safety 

  • Follows safety procedures, protocols, policies, and adheres to all SAFESTART concepts, and acts when others are not holding themselves accountable.


CORE VALUES | 50%

Act Like an Owner. 

  • Leads by example and takes ownership in everything you do and or say.
  • If you see something, say something and follow through until it's right.
  • Treats others with respect and kindness.

Be Interested. Stay Interested. 

  • Isn’t complacent. Seizes opportunities to learn by participating in activities to increase understanding.

Create Change. Start With Yourself. 

  • Asks "why", is open-minded, and challenges the status quo.
  • Leads and supports changes for the sake of improvement.

Seek New Perspectives. 

  • Seeks new perspectives from all available sources to challenge your own, and brings them into your decision making process.
  • Involves all stakeholders in making decisions. Is open to input from all sources.

Fail Fast. Learn Fast. 

  • Considers long and short-term outcomes when making decisions.
  • Is fearless.
  • Readily admits mistakes.


Requirements

Qualifications and Essential Skills:

  • 0-2 years of previous assembly experience in manufacturing preferred.
  • Basic computer skills are required; must be able to use computer systems to look-up information, clock-in/clock-out, and report work activities.  Experience with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word is preferred.
  • Ability to read blueprints.
  • Good math skills are required; ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to read a tape measure up to 1/32”.
  • Experience with hand tools, including power tools such as impact drivers and drills.

Physical Requirements:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; up to 8 hours in an 8 hour shift.  The employee will frequently lift 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.  The employee will push/pull with up to 110 pounds of force.  The employee will push down with 140 pounds of force at the waist level.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, or crawl. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to balance, climb ladders, or work on platforms to access elevated equipment. 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration, and occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. Employee may be exposed to hazardous chemicals. Employee is required to wear steel toed shoes, gloves, and safety glasses.   The noise level in the plant shop environment is moderately loud. Handles hazardous waste according to company policy and participates in annual hazardous waste training.


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