Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Job Title: Assembler

• 1st and 3rd Shift

• Hiawatha

• $8 - $19.50 an hour

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Assembler to join our team. This role involves lifting parts up to 50lbs onto an assembly line, with the assistance of a small hoist for heavier items. You will be required to follow instructions from a computer screen for each step in the assembly process and use basic hand tools to assemble products. The work can be repetitive, but it is essential for producing high-quality products.

Responsibilities

• Lift parts up to 50lbs onto an assembly line.

• Use a small hoist for lifting products over 50lbs.

• Follow instructions from a computer screen for each assembly step.

• Operate basic hand tools such as air rivet guns and battery-powered drills.

• Perform mechanical assembly using hand and power tools.

• Ensure accuracy and quality in the assembly process.

Essential Skills

• Ability to lift 50lbs

• Experience in production and assembly

• Proficiency in reading blueprints

• Mechanical aptitude

• Skillful use of tape measures, hand tools, and power tools

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical assembly

• Attention to detail

• Ability to work in a repetitive environment

• Team player with good communication skills

Why Work Here?

Our company offers excellent benefits that are below regional and national costs, including a 401k program and the ability to accrue up to 120 hours of PTO in the first year. We value work-life balance and provide opportunities for voluntary overtime. Join a team that supports your growth and offers a cleaner work environment with a comfortable temperature year-round.

Work Environment

The work environment is not air-conditioned but is heated in the winter, maintaining roughly 65 degrees. The building design ensures a comfortable temperature in the summer. You will be working with approximately six other people on your specific line. The dress code includes closed-toe shoes, jeans, and a safety vest or high-visibility t-shirt. Masks are required. The shift options are 1st shift from 7am-3:30pm and 3rd shift from 10pm-6am, with two 15-minute breaks and a 30-minute unpaid lunch. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their lunch breaks to leave earlier if preferred. Voluntary overtime is available.

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Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hiawatha,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 14, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.