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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for sit down assembly in the United States is $16.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $17.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A typical workday for a Sit Down Assembly worker involves assembling components or products at a designated workstation, often as part of a team on a production line. Tasks may include reading assembly instructions, using hand tools, inspecting finished items for quality, and packaging completed products. While the job is generally seated, employees are expected to meet production quotas and collaborate with supervisors and fellow assemblers to troubleshoot issues. Work hours may vary between shifts, and some overtime can be required during peak production periods. The environment emphasizes safety, teamwork, and efficiency to ensure that products meet company standards and deadlines.

What is a Sit Down Assembly job?

A Sit Down Assembly job involves assembling products or components while seated at a workstation. Workers typically use hand tools, small machinery, or automated equipment to put together items according to specifications. This role is common in manufacturing, electronics, and small parts assembly, requiring attention to detail, steady hands, and the ability to follow instructions. It is ideal for individuals who prefer a stationary work environment and may involve repetitive tasks.

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To thrive as a Sit Down Assembly worker, you need good manual dexterity, attention to detail, and the ability to follow assembly instructions or blueprints, often complemented by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with hand tools, basic measuring devices, and sometimes assembly line machinery may be required, though specialized certifications are typically not necessary. Reliability, patience, and effective communication with teammates are valuable soft skills in this position. These capabilities are essential to produce high-quality assemblies efficiently, maintain safety standards, and ensure a smooth workflow in a production environment.

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Sit Down Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

NSG Group

Urbancrest, OH • On-site

$18/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

NSG Group/Pilkington North America:

Since becoming part of the Nippon Sheet Glass Group (NSG) in June of 2006, NSG Group is one of the world's largest glassmakers that manufactures and distributes automotive and flat glass for the automotive and building industries.

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision 
  • 401(k) Matching Program
  • Employee Assistance Plan at no additional cost
  • Educational Assistance
  • Work Shoe/Boot Program
  • Prescription Safety Glasses Program
  • Company Paid Holidays - 11
  • Paid Vacation
  • Life Insurance at no cost
  • Pilkington Employee Advantage Discounts

As a MHE forklift operator, associates are responsible for replenishment of automotive glass, staging, palletizing, stocking workstations, loading, unloading, and performing warehouse duties on and off the forklift.

Schedules: 

  • 2nd Shift: Monday - Friday 3:15pm - 11:15pm. Mandatory overtime works until 1:15am.

Qualifications Required:

  • 2-years RECENT Sit Forklift experience
  • Ability to lift 35-45 pounds on a frequent basis and on occasion up to 70 pounds
  • Utilizing basic hand tools
  • Excellent attendance record
  • Good customer relations and communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Able to work both independently and as a team member
  • Completes other duties as necessary
  • Proficiency in English language (verbal and written)
  • Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled facility
  • Must have attention to detail

Qualifications Desired:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 2-3 years prior Materials Handling Equipment Experience (forklift).
  • Working knowledge of departmental safety, quality and operational procedures.
  • Basic personal computer skills.

Essential Functions:

  • Stock workstation and assembly line (glass, molding and components)
  • Stock banding area (banding, corners, fronts, tops, crates, separators, dunnage).
  • Monitor cones to remove finished crates, replenish row glass and replenish empty crates, racks.
  • Follow the build schedule as laid out by the planner.
  • Ensure the workstation and assembly line are running efficiently.
  • Split-con glass while ensuring not to use HUS on the ROCA sheet.
  • Scan all crates into their locations as they are moved.
  • Empty dumpsters, ROCA racks, recyclable cardboards totes.
  • Put away all finished glass and components that have been used (built).
  • Use RDT to complete system move of HU’s (crates) from uncrating to open pick locations.
  • Hanging – operate reach truck, hand crates into open pick locations.
  • Replenishment – Operate forklift, move crates from bulk location to uncrating to be hung.
  • Receiving – operate forklift, unload crates from containers/trucks, put crates away in bulk locations.
  • Staging - operate forklift, loading trailers.

Hourly Pay: $18.00, based on experience (3rd shift has a $1.50 shift differential)

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company paid holidays, paid vacations, and education assistance.

The Salary Range posted represents Pilkington North America’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of the posting. Individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, etc.

NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying. 

This position is a safety sensitive position. 

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