Position Title: Assembler / Operator
Wage: $16.07/hour
Shift: 1st
Hours: 5:00am-1:30pm, OT hours 5:00am-2:30pm & Saturdays 5:00am-10:00am (when needed)
QPS Employment Group is hiring an Assembler / Operator for a company in Waukegan, IL. This is a potential to hire opportunity on 1st shift.
Assembler / Operator Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assemble shade components by hand using hand tools and equipment
- Fabricate shades by installing sewn fabric panels, lift mechanisms, headrails, wrapping, stapling, shrouding, cords, rings, and other hardware
- Operate production equipment such as automatic screwdrivers, riveters, and assembly machinery
- Read and interpret work orders, sewing patterns, measurements, and standard operating procedures
- Measure, cut, and verify fabric dimensions using rulers, tape measures, templates, and calipers; willingness to learn additional measurement tools as required
- Inspect sewn and assembled products to ensure stitch quality, alignment, strength, and overall appearance
- Identify fabric defects, sewing inconsistencies, or component issues and report concerns to the lead or supervisor
- Accurately track and record production counts, scrap, rework, and defects for assigned jobs
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation in accordance with 5S and facility standards
- Follow all safety, quality, and production policies and procedures
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and participate in training as required
Assembler / Operator Requirements:
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in manufacturing, sewing, textile, upholstery, or assembly preferred
- Experience operating industrial sewing machines in a production environment strongly preferred
- Prior experience with window coverings, Roman shades, soft shades, or drapery fabrication is a plus
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to consistently produce high-quality products
- Self-motivated and dependable, with the ability to meet production goals and quality expectations
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and craftsmanship
- Effective communication skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Basic math skills and ability to use a calculator
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Flexibility to work overtime or extended hours as needed
- May involve exposure to noise, machinery, and other industrial conditions
- Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds (ask for assistance where necessary)
- Ability to stand and walk for up to 8 hours per shift
- Ability to push, pull, reach, bend, stoop
- Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for sewing and assembly work
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with noise, machinery, fabric materials, and varying temperatures
- Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times
QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!
Why Work with QPS?
- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
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