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Lead Assembly - 1st Shift

Horicon, WI 53032

Posted: 04/16/2026 Job Number: 805264 Pay Rate: 18.00 Industry: Plastics

Job Description


Position Title: Lead Assembly

Wage: $18.00/Hour 

Shift: 1st Shift 

Hours: 06:00 AM - 02:00 PM Monday - Friday 

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QPS Employment Group has a great opportunity available for a Lead Assembly in Horicon, WI.  This is a potential to hire position.  Apply now!

Lead Assembly Responsibilities:
- Assist the Supervisor in directing and assisting in the work activities assemblers
- Prepare work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists; gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials
- Will coordinate orders with material handling and work with Production Control to assure orders are ready for assembly
- Positions parts and subassemblies by using templates or reading measurements
- Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and subassemblies
- Verifies specifications by measuring completed component
- Resolves assembly problems by altering dimensions to meet specifications; notifying supervisor to obtain additional resources
- Provide input on schedule to ensure maximum efficiency and on time delivery is met
- Keep informed of any changes and new procedures throughout the day to stay on schedule
- Keeps equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
- Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies
- Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
- Documents actions by completing production and quality forms
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
- Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards

Requirements For Lead Assembly:
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to complete dimensional measuring and quickly learn the use of precision measurement tools
- Ability to perform simple math and measurements
- Ability to maintain a high attention to detail
- Ability to lift up to and including 50 lbs
- Frequent stooping, bending, squatting, crouching, or reaching above the shoulders is required
- Frequent use of hands and wrists on both large and small items: e.g., screws, bolts and nuts to service the molds
- Ability to understand/apply knowledge of “G” and “M” codes and have applicable computer skills
- Ability to focus and work at a continuous pace for extended periods of time
- Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment
- Ability to efficiently work in a team and coordinate work with other departments
- Aptitude to take orders and execute the same efficiently
- Demonstrated detail orientation, self-motivation skills and ability to multi-task
- High School diploma or equivalent GED preferred
- Previous manufacturing experience preferred
- Previous experience leading employees
- Previous experience working within a highly technical environment with light electical assembly and/or heavy equipment assembly preferred
- Exposure to a Lean manufacturing environment preferred
- Will use Measurement devices and other various hand and power tool

BeaverDam@qpsemployment.com

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