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Assembler I - 1st Shift

Rheo Engineering
Peoria, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
About Rheo

Rheo Engineering is a team of roughly 90 engineers, craftsmen, and professionals building the powder handling systems that help pharmaceutical manufacturers produce medicine safely, efficiently, and reliably. We're a critical link in the medicine supply chain — and we take that responsibility seriously. Our values — Bold Humility, Reliability, Collaboration, Competence, and Initiative — aren't just words on a wall. They shape who we are and who we hire.

The Role

If you take pride in doing precise, physical work well — and you want that work to actually mean something — this role is worth your attention.

As an Assembler I on our Rheo Flexibles production team, you'll build custom, powder handling products used in the manufacture of medicine around the world. You'll be working with specialized equipment in a cleanroom environment, following detailed procedures, and holding yourself to a standard that the customers we serve depend on.

This is first shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday–Friday).

If you're someone who thrives in a structured, hands-on environment and wants room to grow, there's a real path here.

What You'll Do

  • Assemble Rheo Flexibles products in an ISO 7 cleanroom, following all procedures and quality standards
  • Read and interpret blueprints and multi-step work instructions to produce assemblies that meet design specifications
  • Operate custom plastic heat sealing equipment to weld and assemble flexible components
  • Operate vacuum forming equipment as assigned
  • Perform pre- and post-assembly quality inspections to verify conformance to standards
  • May run basic CNC machine operations (no programming required) per standard procedures
  • Adhere to all cleanroom cleaning and contamination control protocols
  • Wear required PPE consistently while in applicable work areas
  • Contribute to team production targets — both in throughput and quality

What Success Looks Like

  • Your assemblies are completed on time, to spec, and pass inspection without rework
  • Cleanroom protocols and PPE requirements are followed consistently and without exception
  • The team doesn't have to slow down or compensate because of gaps in your execution — they know they can count on you

Education

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED

Experience

  • Experience in a manufacturing, production, or assembly environment
  • Ability to read and follow blueprints and multi-step written and verbal instructions

Software

  • Basic computer proficiency (Windows-based systems, data entry, standard applications)
  • Basic familiarity with ERP software (Epicor Kinetic preferred)

Traits

  • Embodies Rheo's core values: Bold Humility, Reliability, Collaboration, Competence, and Initiative
  • Detail-oriented — quality is non-negotiable in this environment
  • Dependable — the team knows they can count on you to show up ready and follow through
  • Hands-on aptitude — you take pride in doing precise, physical work well
  • Adaptable — you learn quickly and adjust as products and processes evolve

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience in a cleanroom or regulated manufacturing environment
  • Familiarity with heat sealing, vacuum forming, or CNC equipment

Working Conditions

  • This role is performed primarily on the production floor and within an ISO 7 cleanroom
  • Cleanroom-appropriate PPE required at all times in applicable areas
  • Must be able to stand for extended periods throughout a standard workday
  • Physical activities include bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • Primary shift: First Shift —7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday
  • Overtime may be required up to 50 hours/week based on production demand, including occasional Saturdays

Benefits

Benefits are available to full-time team members following the probationary period.

  • Medical Insurance (multiple plan options — PPO and High Deductible/HSA plans)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • HSA with Employer Contributions (for qualifying plan enrollment)
  • Company-paid Term Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D options
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) with 4% Employer Match
  • Generous PTO (starting at 11 days for hourly, growing with tenure) 10 Paid Holidays
  • Paid Maternity (6 weeks) and Paternity (2 weeks) Leave
  • T-Mobile Phone Plan paid by Rheo $750 smartphone stipend every two years
  • Identity Protection through Aura Identity Guard
  • $500 Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Equipment Reimbursement (safety footwear, prescription safety glasses)

Compensation details: 20.5-20.5 Hourly Wage

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