Manufacturing Production Assembler

About the role

Join a Global Leader in Commercial Kitchen Innovation
Henny Penny Corporation has been at the forefront of commercial kitchen equipment innovation since 1961, creating pressure fryers, holding cabinets, and cooking solutions that keep restaurants, schools, and institutions running smoothly worldwide.
As an Employee Owner at Henny Penny, you'll be part of a team that takes pride in building equipment trusted by foodservice operations across the globe.

Responsibilities

• Master Advanced Assembly Operations: Develop proficiency across 50% of assembly stations on our fryer production line, becoming a versatile team contributor
• Leverage Technology: Utilize AS400 programming functions including Kanban card management, status tracking, and production history monitoring
• Maintain Excellence: Execute proper tooling maintenance and calibration (collets, drill tips, grinder pads, torque specifications) ensuring optimal equipment performance
• Ensure Quality: Apply precise tightening specifications and assembly requirements while maintaining Henny Penny's renowned quality standards
• Drive Efficiency: Work with Feeder Sheets, Method Sheets, BOMs, and SPOs to complete stations within cycle time requirements
• Champion Safety: Consistently follow all safety procedures and Suspect Material guidelines established by Quality Assurance
• Build Team Success: Model Henny Penny's core values and Expected Team Member Behaviors while maintaining an organized, clean work environment

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• Minimum age of 18 years
• 1-3 years of product line assembly experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Basic math proficiency and computer skills
• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions and documentation

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for extended periods (8+ hours)
• Comfortable with frequent bending, twisting, and squatting
• Capability to lift and move up to 60 pounds regularly
• Skilled in continuous use of hand drills and pneumatic tools

Skills

• Commercial fryer or kitchen equipment assembly background
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes (Kanban, AS400, BOM systems)
• Experience with method sheets and manufacturing documentation

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• FREE onsite Nurse Practitioner services
• 24/7 onsite fitness center
• Tuition reimbursement program

Pay

Competitive starting pay at $17.00+ based on experience

Schedule

Climate-controlled facilities year-round

Company Information

We’re known in our industry for making the best commercial food equipment in the world. Every day, millions of people eat in restaurants operating Henny Penny equipment. We’re a behind-the-scenes engine in the world’s most demanding kitchens, including long-term partners like McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, KFC, and Wendy’s.

We’re 1,000+ employee-owners who thrive by living a People First mission: to support employees in becoming the best version of themselves both personally and professionally.

We recently completed the largest expansion in our history with the addition of 150,000 square feet on our Eaton campus. This expansion drives development of the world’s most reliable, easy-to-use equipment with an innovative new space for global research and development.

We have several collaborative spaces for our project teams, a dedicated electrical engineering lab for our hardware and software engineers, a full model shop for rapid prototyping, and a brand-new test lab that has 300 feet of hood space to test new equipment on our product roadmap.

On top of that, we have a new state-of-the-art kitchen for our food science group to meet with our customers, understand what they need, and then dial in our equipment to help them make legendary menu items.

Henny Penny is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.