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Hours Full-time
Location Watertown, CT 06795
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Job Description
Now Hiring: Assembly Operator – 1st Shift

Location: Watertown, Connecticut
Pay: $18.00 – $22.00 per hour (depending on experience) | Weekly Pay
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Overtime: Available based on production needs, including occasional Saturdays

Start a Long-Term Career with a Global Manufacturing Leader
Openwork is partnering with a respected manufacturing company with more than 70 years of industry success to hire dependable Assembly Operators. This organization is known worldwide for producing high-quality wooden reels and maintaining a structured, team-focused work environment.

This is a great opportunity for individuals looking for stable full-time employment, hands-on work, and long-term career growth with a direct hire opportunity from day one.

Responsibilities:
  •  Assemble pre-cut wooden components into finished cable reels.
  •  Use hand tools and measuring devices to ensure product accuracy. 
  •  Weigh, label, and tag completed products for shipment.
  •  Apply grease for waterproofing and product protection.
  •  Inspect finished products to ensure quality standards are met. 
  •  Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work area.
  •  Assist with additional warehouse and production tasks as needed.

Qualifications:
  •  Previous sit-down forklift and warehouse experience required.
  •  Assembly experience preferred.
  •  Strong reliability and consistent attendance. 
  •  Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. 
  •  Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. 
  •  Ability to lift, bend, and stand throughout the shift.
  •  Comfortable working in a labor-intensive, non-climate-controlled environment.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out? 
Through Openwork:
  •  Competitive pay based on experience.
  •  Weekly pay.
  •  Consistent first-shift schedule. 
  •  Direct hire opportunity with long-term stability.

Additional Benefits:
  •  Possible overtime opportunities available.
  •  Team-oriented manufacturing environment. 
  •  Supportive leadership and structured training. 
  •  Opportunity to grow with a globally recognized manufacturer.

Apply Today:
Apply now to be considered for this Assembly Operator – 1st Shift opportunity in Watertown, Connecticut, or visit www.openwork.com to explore additional career opportunities.

About Openwork:
Openwork is a talent-focused staffing company with more than 50 years of experience connecting dependable professionals with meaningful career opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

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Posting ID: 1269033591 Posted: 2026-06-16 Job Title: Assembly Operator