Assembly Technician

Why Kooima Ag?

At Kooima Ag, we build products that farmers depend on. Our team values craftsmanship, integrity, and continuous improvement. You’ll work with modern equipment, a supportive team, and leadership that cares about doing things the right way.

We offer competitive pay, benefits, and long-term career opportunities for skilled tradespeople who want to grow with us.

Position Summary

The Assembly Technician is responsible for positioning, fitting, assembling, fastening, and inspecting components and subassemblies in accordance with prints, work orders, specifications, measurements, and established assembly methods. The Assembly Technician uses careful attention to detail and sound problem-solving skills to identify and resolve assembly issues while maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly work area.

This position requires attention to detail, safe work habits, and a commitment to keeping equipment and the work area clean and orderly.

This position plays a key role in producing durable, precision components for agricultural equipment used by farmers across North America.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm. Overtime and some weekend work may be required based on production needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Position and align parts using templates, measurements, and assembly fixtures
• Assemble components and subassemblies, ensuring proper fit and secure fastening
• Inspects completed assemblies against specifications and reports quality concerns or discrepancies
• Troubleshoot and resolve assembly issues, escalating when necessary
• Reads and interprets blueprints, prints, diagrams, work orders, and instructions; plans the work procedure and determines tool and material requirements
• Operates forklifts, cranes, hoists, or other powered material-handling equipment when trained, certified, and authorized
• Follows all company safety policies and procedures, including required PPE, and lockout/tagout procedures applicable to assigned work
• Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred
• Language Skills: Ability to speak and understand common English words and sentences. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to count, add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Must obtain and maintain required forklift certification
• Ability to perform work requiring varying degrees of precision and control where errors or damage could be considerable.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment physical and required drug screening, administered consistently with company policy and applicable law

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the workday
• Ability to regularly use hands and arms to handle materials, tools, parts, and equipment
• Ability to reach, bend, and perform repetitive motions as needed to complete job duties
• Ability to safely handle raw materials, finished products, and manufacturing equipment
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and work around welding and manufacturing hazards, including glare, moderate burns, flying objects, chips, scale, cuts, and bruises
• Attention and care are required to prevent injury to self and others while performing job tasks

Traits We Value

• Takes pride in quality workmanship
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Strong work ethic
• Team-focused attitude
• Willing to help beyond their own station
• Looks for better, faster, safer ways to work

Job Description Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Duties and responsibilities may be changed, assigned, or reassigned as business needs require.

How to Apply

• Send a resume and cover letter or completed application to [email protected]
• Applications can be obtained by going to www.kooimaag.com/careers and selecting the word application.
• Stop in our office to complete an application, or call Kooima Ag at 1-800-522-8874.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Assembly: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Rock Valley, IA 51247 (Required)

Work Location: In person