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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Baker Manufacturing Company
Job Description
Job Title: Assembler & Tester (Machine Shop) - 2nd Shift
Department: Machine Shop
Compensation: Starting at $20.00 per hour + $2.00 per hour 2nd Shift Differential
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 3:00 PM - 1:30 AM; Overtime on Fridays
(Full-Time, Permanent, Overtime May Be Required Based on Production Needs)
Position Summary
The Machine Shop Assembler & Tester is responsible for assembling, testing, inspecting, and preparing machined components and finished products according to established quality and production standards. This position works closely with the machining department to ensure products meet customer specifications and performance requirements before shipment.
The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and capable of maintaining consistent quality and productivity in a manufacturing environment. This role requires basic mechanical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced production setting.
This is a 2nd Shift position; however, all newly hired employees must successfully complete an initial training period on 1st Shift (Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM). The training period is expected to last approximately 30 days but may be extended based on individual performance, skill development, and business needs. Upon successful completion of training, employees will transition to the regular 2nd Shift schedule and become eligible for the $2.00 per hour shift differential.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Assemble machined components, subassemblies, and finished products according to work instructions, blueprints, and engineering specifications.
• Perform functional, pressure, and quality testing on products and assemblies as required.
• Verify dimensions, fit, and performance of assembled components using measuring devices and testing equipment.
• Read and interpret assembly instructions, blueprints, work orders, and quality documentation.
• Inspect parts and finished products to ensure quality standards and customer specifications are met.
• Identify and report quality issues, defects, or non-conforming materials.
• Maintain accurate production, testing, and inspection records.
• Use hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and testing equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, machinists, and team members regarding production or quality concerns.
• Support other machine shop and production activities as needed.
Qualifications
Preferred Skills & Experience
• Six months to one year of manufacturing, assembly, testing, or machine shop experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and quality documentation.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.
• Experience using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, or other inspection equipment preferred.
• Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify quality concerns.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with coworkers and supervisors.
Physical Demands
• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, and use hands for assembly and testing activities.
• Frequently required to perform repetitive hand and arm motions.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to work an entire shift in a manufacturing environment.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Work Environment
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and manufacturing equipment.
• Occasional exposure to oils, coolants, cleaning agents, and other manufacturing materials.
• Moderate noise levels within the machine shop environment.
• Safety glasses, steel-toe footwear, hearing protection, and other required PPE must be worn in designated areas.
Competence, awareness, and training for probationary employees will be assessed through onboarding and evaluation processes, including a review period. Ongoing performance and training assessments may also be conducted for regular employees.
Benefits
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance Options
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (if eligible)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
Baker Manufacturing Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.
Salary Description
$20.00-22.00 per hour