Assembler

Assembler

1st Shift | Monday-Thursday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM | Friday 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Starting Pay: $17.00 per hour

Shape Technologies Group is looking for dependable Assemblers to join our team in Baxter Springs, Kansas. If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in building quality products, and are looking for a stable manufacturing career with competitive pay and excellent benefits, we'd like to talk with you.

What We Offer

• Competitive Hourly Pay
• Monday-Friday Day Shift Schedule
• Up to 3 Weeks PTO for New Hires
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Climate-Controlled Manufacturing Facility
• Paid Uniforms
• Paid Gym Membership
• $200 Annual Safety Shoe/Boot Allowance
• Company-Paid Prescription Safety Glasses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

In addition to training and career advancement opportunities, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), company-paid life insurance, company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.

More Than Just a Paycheck

Through our TAC Team, employees also enjoy:

• Back-to-School Supply Drives
• Season of Giving Holiday Assistance Program
• Regular Employee Appreciation Events

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble waterjet components, including valves, hydraulic cylinders, pumps, and completed units according to specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, assembly drawings, and work instructions.
• Use hand tools, power tools, torque equipment, and measuring devices to complete assemblies.
• Inspect and test completed assemblies to verify quality and functionality.
• Identify and report quality concerns or assembly issues.
• Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to support manufacturing goals.
• Maintain accurate assembly and production records.
• Follow all safety, quality, and manufacturing procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing, assembly, mechanical, or production experience preferred but not required.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and assembly instructions is a plus.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attendance and reliability.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods during the workday.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Good vision, including depth perception and color differentiation.
• Ability to safely work with tools and manufacturing equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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