Manufacturing Technician - Assembly and Quality Control

Manufacturing Technician – Assembly & Quality Control – Baton Rouge, LA

EVALUATION HIRE

$18-22 / hr.

Day Shift 8 am – 4:30 pm

Express Employment Professionals, a full-service staffing agency, is hiring a General Assembly Technician for a local client in East Baton Rouge, that produces non-metal water filters.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES for General Assembly Technician: 

• Assembling discrete components and processed parts into subassemblies.
• Assembling discrete components, processed parts, and subassemblies into more complex assemblies and subsystems.
• Packaging discrete components, processed parts, and subassemblies into various parts kits.
• Assembling components, subassemblies, parts kits, and subsystems into fully operational systems
• Performing QC tests on work performed.
• Maintain clean work areas and equipment.
• Performing general housekeeping/custodial tasks to maintain a functional work area.
• Packaging and palletizing orders to prepare them for shipment.
• Working as directed to complete assigned tasks.
• Previous Experience with Woodworking Tools and common Hand tools is required.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Prior employment prerequisites must be met.
• High school diploma/GED required.
• Good communication skills.
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrable experience in skilled trade-based jobs.
• Strong work ethic and goal-oriented.
• Critical thinker with good organizational skills.
• Able-bodied with good dexterity and capable of lifting 50 pounds overhead unassisted.
• Able to work while standing for extended periods.
• Able to work in a covered shop environment with exposure to seasonal weather changes, dust, loud noises, and in proximity to welding arc flashes.
• Past experience working as a Plumber, or plumbers helper PREFERRED.

REQUIREMENTS for Full-time Employment

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Effective Communication skills.
• Minimum 3 years of demonstratable experience in skilled trade-based jobs.
• Possess a clean driving record and able to be ensured on company vehicles.
• Able to read and understand technical documents.
• Flexible and adaptable; able to effectively work in a dynamic order-based manufacturing environment.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to operate a forklift proficiently and safely.
• Able to operate overhead cranes proficiently and safely.
• Able to operate shop-based equipment proficiently and safely

Benefits Once the Evaluation Period is Complete

• $20-24 / hr., based on performance evaluation after completion of the evaluation period. 
• 80 hours of PTO accrued after one year of full-time employment. 
• Health insurance with 100% of the Primary member paid by the company. 

WAYS TO APPLY: (choose one)

• Via our website https://www.expresspros.com/dtbatonrougela/. You must submit your application to the Downtown Baton Rouge office.
• Via our job app, #ExpressJobs
• By telephone: (225) 448-0130.

Express Employment Professionals has a variety of job opportunities available. We place individuals in fields such as light industrial, skilled trades, office services, and professional fields. Whether you are looking for part-time, full-time, contract, evaluation, or direct hire positions, our team can assist you. We place in the following areas: East Baton Rouge Parish,  West Baton Rouge Parish, and Livingston Parish. Please give us a call at (225) 488-0130 to learn how our team may be able to assist you with your employment needs.

A full description of all open employment opportunities can be found on our website: Express Employment Professionals.

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