About this role
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.