Assembly Associate II - Kenosha Area

Join our growing team in Pleasant Prairie, WI. AGC Heat Transfer is looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented Assembly Associate II to help drive our success. We value quality, safety, and teamwork while delivering efficient and excellent results.

AGC Heat Transfer, Inc., is the leading OEM of sanitary plate heat exchangers in North America, manufacturing plate heat exchangers specifically designed for sanitary applications. We offer complete heat exchangers, services, upgrades to plate packs, gaskets, and spares that fit multiple brands. Additionally, we provide field leak testing and inspections of plate heat exchangers that meet the 3-A sanitary standard.

About the role

The Assembly Associate II will perform a wide range of tasks in the service and maintenance of heat exchanger plates in the service center. This dynamic role involves handling materials, inspecting and assembling parts, and ensuring smooth shipping and receiving operations. We’re looking for someone with at least 2 years of experience in a production or warehouse setting who’s mechanically inclined, safety-conscious, and ready to take on a variety of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Material handling (using overhead cranes, hoists, forklift, pallet jack, and electric pallet jack)
• Operate power washer to clean plates and equipment
• Use chemical dip tanks to clean plates
• Perform visual quality inspections of customer’s plates
• Apply rubber gaskets to customers’ plates
• Accurately count and record parts and equipment
• Prepare plate packs and orders for shipping
• Perform shipping and receiving duties via various carriers (UPS, FedEx, LTL)
• Participate in inventory tasks such as cycle counting, verifications, and restocking
• Safely use small tools and equipment to complete daily tasks
• Actively participate in continuous safety and production improvement efforts
• Some travel for onsite service or training as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Key Competencies

• High integrity with a commitment to honesty, trust, and transparency
• Displays care by embracing the highest standards to ensure resource efficiency for the well-being of team members and responsibility to the environment
• Innovative and curious, promoting diversity of thought while understanding customer needs and leveraging cutting-edge technology
• Committed to excellence through perseverance, grit, and a focus on continuous improvement
• Execution-focused on quality, safety, and teamwork, delivering results motivated by a diverse and inclusive culture
• Goal-oriented, driving positive results

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience in production or warehouse/material handling environment preferred
• Previous experience with overhead cranes, forklift, power pallet jack, and hoists preferred
• High School Diploma or GED required; Technical/Trade school preferred
• Teamwork-focused with strong communication skills
• Dependable and able to think independently
• Detail-oriented (counting and recording, reading drawings, following procedures)
• Mechanically inclined (small tools, woodworking, basic maintenance)
• Flexible and willing to work on a wide range of tasks
• Must wear all appropriate PPE
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently
• Ability to follow safety rules and the 5S principles of a work environment
• Ability to do repetitive work including walking and lifting for extended periods
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs

Physical Qualifications

General Physical Abilities

• Able to stand or walk for 8-10 hours per shift
• Able to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and twist regularly
• Able to grip, grasp, and handle tools or materials throughout the day
• Able to maintain good hand-eye coordination and fine motor control

Lifting & Material Handling

• Able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs independently
• Able to lift over 50-75 lbs with team assistance or mechanical aid
• Able to move materials using carts, pallet jacks, or other equipment

Environmental Conditions

• Comfortable working in manufacturing with moderate to loud noise
• Occasional vibration
• Varying temperatures depending on season
• Able to wear required PPE (safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, etc.)

Visual & Auditory Requirements

• Able to read blueprints, labels, gauges, and measurement tools
• Able to visually inspect parts for defects
• Able to hear alarms, equipment sounds, and verbal instructions

Work Pace & Stamina

• Able to perform repetitive motions for extended periods
• Able to maintain focus and productivity in a fast-paced environment
• Able to meet physical demands of standing, lifting, and movement throughout the shift

Pay

$24.00 per hour

Benefits

• Health Insurance with Health Savings Account
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life/Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Company Bonus Program