OMAX Waterjet Assembler

About the role

Assemblers work a 4-day, 10-hour schedule on either Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday from 5:00 am – 3:30 pm based on business demand.

Responsibilities

• Operate power tools and manufacturing equipment to assemble components
• Select, measure, and align parts or subassemblies for production
• Perform quality checks and functional tests to identify defects or inconsistencies
• Record production data, inventory counts, and test results in manufacturing logs or software
• Troubleshoot assembly issues and report malfunctions or safety hazards to supervisors
• Maintain and calibrate assembly tools and equipment
• Occasionally interpret bills of materials and read basic blueprints and schematics following written procedures for electrical components
• Complete assigned tasks with little supervision

Qualifications

• Minimum education required is a high-school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• Experience working in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Basic computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to read instructions and use a tablet to navigate a material selection and pick parts needed for assembly
• Experience working with hand and power tools
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to learn new processes
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement

Preferred Experience

• Vocational or accredited certification within the electro-mechanical field
• Experience with and exposure to 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement principles
• Experience working on large mechanical components
• Some electrical assembly experience, including experience with Ohm/volt meters and measuring devices such as calipers and dial indicators
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics, and attention to detail and electro-mechanical troubleshooting

Physical Demands

• Ability to work with required PPE
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Stand and walk for periods up to 10 hours
• Control handheld torque and impact tools
• Requires manual dexterity and repetitive motion activities

Pay

Starting hourly rate: $25/hour; variance is based on experience.

Benefits

• Reduced medical premiums – starting on Day 1
• Employee Stock Ownership in our 100% Associate-owned company
• A starting annual accrual of 3 weeks of Earned Time Off
• 24 hours of Company-Paid Sick Time
• 10 company holidays
• 40 hours of Community Service Time
• Internal developmental opportunities and college tuition assistance
• Annual Profit-Sharing (new associates eligible to participate starting December 2027)