Assembly Associate Jobs in Austin, MN (NOW HIRING)

ALMCO is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Assembler to join our team. As an Assembler, you will play a crucial role in our manufacturing process by accurately and efficiently assembling components to create finished products. You will be responsible for ensuring that the highest quality standards are met and that all products are assembled according to specifications. Your precision and attention to detail will contribute to the overall success and customer satisfaction of our organization.

About Innovance, Inc.

Innovance is the holding company for a family of four, 100% employee-owned, Minnesota-based manufacturing companies (Lou-Rich, ALMCO, Panels Plus, Mass Finishing). Our mission is to lead, nurture, and grow a team of industrial manufacturing companies committed to making our OEM customers’ products better.

About Almco

ALMCO has been in business for over 75 years manufacturing quality industrial parts washers, industrial deburring, polishing, and tumbling equipment. Leading companies in automotive, aerospace, medical, ammunition, construction, fasteners, and many other industries trust ALMCO for high-quality equipment, media, and ongoing service.

Position Description:

Perform sub assembly and final assembly processes on a variety of mechanical and electrical assemblies. Will use calibrated equipment and machinery, engineering drawings, schematics, as well as written and verbal instructions to perform basic assembly, mechanical, and electrical functions. Will also maintain documentation on work performed, maintain work procedures, and read and interpret sketches and/or blueprints to describe or identify non-conformance. 

Essential Functions:

· Utilize hand tools, power tools and hardware to assemble and wire standard and engineered products to customer specifications and quality standards with the aid of supervision or trainers.

· Apply acquired trade skills such as electrical, mechanical and plumbing to complete assembly process.

· Perform job set-up by obtaining necessary/required parts, drawings, and schematics. Check for correctness of parts by referencing the bill of material. Read and interpret drawings and schematics.

· Communicate with engineers, designers, and technicians to resolve assembly discrepancies.

· Perform ongoing inspection of product during assembly and wiring process and prior to product’s shipment.

· Lift and position assemblies. Operate overhead hoist/crane to assist with the lifting and control of moving/positioning of assembly.

· Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area.

· Set-up and perform Assembly Department operations with minimum supervision.

· Familiar with mechanical and electromechanical components.

· Thorough understanding of part prints (tolerances, symbols, etc.).

· Perform checks for quality of parts and make adjustments as required.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

· High School Diploma or equivalent

· Entry level or 1-2 years of assembly experience 

· Familiar with mechanical and electromechanical components

· Able to read and interpret routings, bills of material, assembly drawings, work instructions and notes

· Manual dexterity

· Ability to work in a team setting

· A positive can-do attitude

· Strong motivation and communication skills

· Problem solving skills

· Refuse to be satisfied with average performance

· Other duties as assigned

ALMCO Training Requirements:

· Applicable training will be completed by following the syllabi (Human Resources, Safety, IFS - Timeclock, IFS - Navigation) for each new hire and that will be verified by the Employee Orientation & Job Qualification form within the first 60 days of employment.

· Applicable training will be completed by following the Assembly Training Matrix (F4400-35). The effectiveness of assembly training guidelines will be determined by employee knowledge and demonstration of learned concepts. Additional training after the first several weeks of on-the-job training will be determined by the Supervisor in preparation for them to operate on their own as needed. Any follow-up training will be evaluated and provided at the 60-day review or as deemed necessary for the position.

Physical Demands:

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 duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers and talk and hear. 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and 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.

Americans with Disabilities Act:

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have a right to request that the Authority make reasonable accommodations to help you accomplish your work, which must still be performed in all essential functions.

Compensation details: 20-26 Hourly Wage

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