Production Assembler - 1st Shift: $2,000 Sign-On Bonus!
Quick Summary
The Production Assembler position assembles, programs, and tests TAPCO manufactured products. The position operates within a cell work environment where standardized work, Lean Manufacturing,
If you are looking to be part of a company focused on making our roads and communities safer, apply to join our team of talented individuals today!
Nice to Have
~1 min readSign-on bonuses are paid in installments: (a) $1,000 after successful completion of 90 days of continuous employment; (b) remaining balance after successful completion of 180 days. Employment must be active and in good standing on payout dates.
- 1 – 2 years’ prior relevant experience within industry
- Lean Manufacturing and/or 5S
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation and Personal Time
- Four Weeks of Paid Parental Leave with no waiting period
- 401K Plan with Generous Employer Match and fully vested from day one
- Company-Funded PPE
- Company-Funded Short-Term Disability
- Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
- Quarterly Company Events and Lunches
- Have a say in TAPCO Happenings by joining the Fun or Safety Committee.
1st Shift, Monday- Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Responsibilities
~1 min readThe Production Assembler position assembles, programs, and tests TAPCO manufactured products. The position operates within a cell work environment where standardized work, Lean Manufacturing, and safety are practiced. This role requires flexibility to adapt quickly to change and a desire for growth. This position plays a key role in TAPCO’s prime metrics that feed directly into the companywide gainsharing program. A Production Assembler II will have a broad knowledge of Production tasks, performing some at high level. Cross trained with the ability to switch roles when needed.
- →Interprets engineer drawings to ensure the correct parts are pulled and used
- →Assembles custom orders according to engineered-to-order standards and documentation
- →Programs and test finished products
- →Pack products into wooden or cardboard containers or select preassembled containers using protective padding.
- →Participates in cell changeovers from part to part
- →Performs minor maintenance
- →Solves routine problems
- →Learns Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles and practice them on a daily basis
- →Shares and supports ideas for improvement in group meetings
- →Participates in group and individual improvement activities with team members, engineering and management
- →Helps implement and support improvement ideas
- →Communicate with Cell/Team Leader, Planner and Management as required
- →Performs other duties as assigned
- →Training Matrix Score between 85-169
- Electronics – wiring diagrams, testing
- Mechanical ability - Assembly
- Able to read, and interpret electronic and mechanical work instructions, drawings, and schematics
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Communication skills – strong verbal, listening, and written
- Able to analyze and solve routine problems with a variety of concrete variables in situations where some standardization exists.
- Computer skills – Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, testing
- Able to learn and accept feedback
- Able to work cooperatively in a team-based environment
- Detail oriented
- Strong interpersonal skills to work cooperatively in a team/cell environment
- Dependable
- Able to lift 40 lbs.
- Able to learn Lean manufacturing and 5
- Must be able to read, write, communicate and interpret English instructions
- Prior experience assembling panel, wire harnesses, and/or other electrical control
- Prior experience working in a team/cell based environment
- Able to lift 40 lbs.
At TAPCO, our mission is to enhance transportation and personal safety in our communities through innovative solutions and products. We are driven to save lives! Are you looking for a career where you can earn a great wage based on experience and performance, your contributions are recognized, and you will have growth potential? Then choose TAPCO!
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 16, 2026
- First seen
- September 25, 2026
- Last seen
- September 25, 2026
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- Trust Level
- 29%
- Scored at
- September 25, 2026
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