Manufacturing Associate I – A Shift

G&W Electric Co.

Manufacturing Associate I performing assembly tasks at G&W Electric. Contributing to team efforts and maintaining a safe working environment while producing electrical power grid solutions.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeBolingbrook • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in assembly operations, including reading and interpreting drawings and bills of material, while ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Capable of training others and contributing to team efforts in a manufacturing environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Assembly OperationsReading DrawingsUsing Hand ToolsBasic Computer SkillsTraining Others

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Hard Skills

Assembly OperationsReading DrawingsUsing Hand ToolsBasic Computer SkillsInspecting Work

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationFollowing Instructions

Tools & Technologies

Power Tools

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentProductionQuality Control

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform a variety of repetitive sub-assembly and/or assembly operations of basic complexity
Prepare work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists, gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials
Position parts and subassemblies by using templates or reading measurements
Assemble components by examining connections for correct fit, fastening parts, and subassemblies
Assist in the building of prototypes and/or other basic assembly projects outside of normal production as needed
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
Contribute to team effort by training others in the performance of basic assembly tasks as needed
Inspect all work and ensure it meets requirements before passing it on to the next operation
Document actions by completing production and quality forms
Assist in training new hires or current internal employees who have been newly assigned to this role.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Has a High School diploma, GED or combination of work experience and skill development
Ideally has 0-1 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
Must be able to safely use small hand and power tools
Must be able to read and interpret Drawings and Bills of Material
Must have basic computer skills
Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English.
Is willing to cross-train and develop skills for Manufacturing Associate II roles, which may involve respirator fit and clean-shaven requirements.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Health club membership program and reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
401 (k)
Annual Profit Sharing
Vacation
Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility