Assembly Associate

Are you a seasoned Assembly Technician and want to work with a company who is a global leader in their market?

APEX Placement and Consulting has partnered with an exciting company in Alsip, IL looking to add Assembly Technicians to their already amazing team. Their primary responsibility will be to assemble and test products using a variety of equipment. Sounds pretty great right?

What’s in it for you:

1st shift schedule – Monday to Friday from 7:30am-4pm. Must be available for OT when needed.
Competitive hourly rate at $22.85
Contract-to-hire position - you'll be hired based on performance, attendance and client needs
Growth and advancement
Amazing benefit package once hired in permanently
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401K
- Paid vacation

What your day will look like:

Uphold and support the Quality, Environmental, and Health & Safety (QEH&S) policies and strategic objectives of the organization.
Assemble sub-components and complete final assemblies independently, following minimal supervision.
Work in a production cell or with small parts by performing inspection and sorting tasks.
Gain familiarity with departmental equipment, tools, and gauges needed for operational tasks.
Identify opportunities for process enhancements and suggest improvements in methods.
Conduct quality checks per established procedures and ISO standards.
Operate equipment such as forklifts, hand trucks, carts, hoists, and ladders as needed.
Maintain a steady production pace to meet customer demand and delivery targets.
Collaborate with team members to review and achieve daily production goals and metrics.
Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to support site-wide goals.

What we are looking for:

High school diploma or equivalent
1+ year of assembly experience
Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical assembly principles.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.
Proficient with basic hand tools and power tools.
Familiarity with Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety (QEH&S) practices.

At Apex, we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us, and we’re excited to see how you might contribute to our team. While we have outlined a set of qualifications for this role, we recognize that experience and skills can come from a variety of backgrounds. If you meet most of these qualifications and are eager to learn and grow with us, we invite you to apply