Reel Product Technician

Job Title: Reel Product Technician

Location: Avoca, IA

Salary Compensation: $20.00-$25.00 per hour | $41,600-$52,000 annually (Salary commensurate with experience.)

Work Location: On-Site Only (Not remote or hybrid)

Job Type: Direct Hire

Industry: Manufacturing

Company Size: 100-500 million in annual revenue

Keys to Job: Hands-on assembly using hand/power tools; basic measuring tools; ability to read drawings/blueprints; quality inspection; parts identification; safe material handling; production paperwork; 5S/clean work area; electrical-mechanical aptitude.

A dynamic industrial products organization needs a reliable evening assembly team member to construct, check, and ready engineered reel-style products and connected subassemblies. This position is perfect for someone who appreciates hands-on production tasks, values meticulous and precise assembly, and can adhere to written directions, job orders, diagrams, and spoken guidelines in a collaborative manufacturing atmosphere.

This function involves mechanical assembly, fundamental electrical-related assembly activities, part identification, measuring, quality inspections, material handling, and production records. Candidates with former assembly, shop, industrial equipment, diagram, drill press, saw, soldering, or hand-tool experience may be an ideal match; however, those with sound mechanical comprehension and a readiness to acquire new skills might also be considered.

Primary Tasks

· Construct engineered product units and smaller component groups as per diagrams, work orders, pack slips, standard procedures, and production instructions.

· Utilize hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, small shop equipment, and basic production machinery to assemble, fix, and prepare parts and final pieces.

· Handle tools and equipment like drill presses, saws, cable measuring devices, resistance welding tools, riveting instruments, soldering devices, heat guns, wire strippers, presses, sockets, wrenches, and various standard production tools.

· Interpret basic engineering schematics, assembly diagrams, part descriptions, written instructions, and material lists to confirm accurate parts, hardware, and assembly sequence.

· Recognize standard and metric hardware, comprehend basic bolt and socket/wrench relationships, and choose appropriate materials during pre and post-production phases.

· Measure parts and assemblies employing tools like tape measures, calipers, counters, testing gear, scales, continuity testing gear, and relevant inspection tools.

· Execute first-piece, in-process, visual, physical, and final inspections to ensure completed products meet quality standards before continued production or shipping.

· Retrieve, count, transport, label, stack, replenish, and organize parts or finished goods meticulously to prevent product harm, inventory discrepancies, and workplace accidents.

· Monitor low-stock parts, refill bins or baskets as required, and communicate material shortages or production issues to the applicable team lead or manager.

· Maintain reliable timecards, work-order notes, process/inspection records, pack-slip data, and equipment maintenance logs as necessary.

· Ensure equipment, tools, and work zones are clean, orderly, and organized while supporting 5S concepts and continuous improvement initiatives.

· Report faulty equipment, defective materials, unusual operational conditions, safety hazards, or quality matters promptly.

· Operate safely around moving equipment, production tools, materials, and colleagues while adhering to all safety, environmental, quality, and workplace regulations.

· Take part in team communication, assist production objectives, and contribute useful ideas for enhancing quality, effectiveness, organization, and workflow.

Experience and Qualifications

· High school diploma, GED, related hands-on work experience, production training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

· One to three years of electrical assembly, mechanical assembly, industrial production, equipment operation, fabrication, shop, or related manufacturing experience is helpful.

· Ability to use basic measuring tools and follow established work procedures with accuracy and consistency.

· Ability to read simple instructions, work notes, production paperwork, short correspondence, and basic assembly information.

· Basic math skills including adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, fractions, decimals, and standard units of measure.

· Ability to apply common sense to routine production problems and follow detailed written or verbal instructions.

· Blueprint, assembly drawing, drill press, cut-off saw, soldering, wire handling, hand tool, power tool, or industrial equipment exposure is a plus.

· Must be quality-minded, dependable, safety-focused, punctual, organized, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a production team.

· No supervisory responsibility and no license or certification requirement is expected for this role unless otherwise required by the employer.

Work Style and Competencies

The strongest candidates will exhibit keen attention to detail, problem-solving skills, eagerness to learn, exemplary attendance, safe work practices, and a pragmatic understanding of how parts, diagrams, bills of material, hardware, and customer orders relate to finished production. This role