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SKILLED - Machine Assembler II
 QPS Employment Group | |
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 United States, Wisconsin, Waukesha | |
 Oct 16, 2026 | |
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Position Title: Machine Assembler II
Salary: $41,000-$62,400 per year Shift: 1st, 2nd Hours: 6:00am-2:30pm; 2:30pm-10:30pm QPS Employment Group has a great Machine Assembler II position available at a company in Waukesha, WI. This is a 1st and 2nd shift direct hire position. Machine Assembler II Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Receive, review, and prepare machine part kits for assembly. - Review build manuals, engineering drawings, bills of materials, and assembly instructions. - Organize parts and materials according to product and order specifications. - Receive part kits or shop orders and follow assembly procedures using drawings and bills of materials. - Utilize ERP systems and job orders for labor tracking and production reporting. - Inspect and prepare parts for assembly, including cleaning and re-tapping holes as needed. - Operate powered industrial trucks or cranes, when certified, to move large components and material. - Drill, tap, or ream holes in metal components using hand tools and equipment. - Align and secure components using bolts, screws, and other mechanical fasteners. - Install moving parts such as gears, shafts, levers, and bearings, ensuring proper operation. - Bend and install piping or plastic tubing for pneumatic systems. - Align and mesh gears within gearboxes and other mechanical systems. - Utilize a variety of precision measuring and gauging instruments. - Test or assist with testing completed assemblies and machinery. - Independently assemble complete machines from start to finish within assigned product categories. - Interpret engineering drawings to identify and correct issues with components or assemblies. - Troubleshoot mechanical assembly issues and recommend corrective actions. - Prepare Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) when modifications are required. - Document and report non-conforming materials through established quality processes. - Utilize electronic engineering databases to retrieve drawings, schematics, and technical documentation. - Access and utilize quality management and process documentation as required. - Follow 5S procedures to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment. - Communicate effectively with production leads, planners, engineers, and team members. - Train, mentor, and support Machine Assembler I employees on assembly processes and best practices. Machine Assembler II Requirements: - High school diploma or equivalent required. - Technical certification in machining, manufacturing technology, or a related field preferred. - Three years of machine assembly or mechanical assembly experience involving complex electro-mechanical equipment preferred. - Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. - Proficiency with ERP systems for labor reporting and production tracking. - Ability to locate, review, and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation in electronic databases. - Ability to read and interpret safety rules, maintenance instructions, blueprints, engineering drawings, technical manuals, and operating procedures. - Ability to calculate measurements, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. - Ability to accurately use measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, and scales. - Ability to interpret written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions. - Ability to identify and resolve mechanical assembly problems involving multiple variables in a manufacturing environment. - Regular use of hands, fingers, and arms for assembly activities. - Frequent standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and climbing. - Regular work on machinery, ladders, or elevated platforms. - Frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds. - Occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. - Lifting above 50 pounds requires assistance or approved lifting equipment. - Requires close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. IND999 About us: 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 - Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers and we will never ask you to pay a fee! Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. | |