Assembler I

Who We Are
Founded 75 years ago, WaterSaver Faucet manufactures precision faucets and valves for science laboratories. Our sister company, Guardian Equipment, was founded 45 years ago and manufactures industrial safety equipment. We have been family-owned for three generations and are the largest players in our two industries.
Proud To Call Chicago Home
We love Chicago and have always been here. We have two state-of-the-art facilities totaling 200,000 square feet in River North. WaterSaver Faucet is at Erie and Halsted Streets, while Guardian Equipment is at North Branch and Division Streets on Goose Island. Both companies have gated off-street parking, are close to the Kennedy Expressway (I90), and have easy access to public transportation.
Why You Should Join Our Team
When we say that "our people are our biggest asset", we mean it. Whatever your career goals are, we believe in developing talent from within. We create opportunities for dedicated employees to grow and advance. We promote from within and support continuing education, technical training and skills development. We reward commitment, talent and the drive for excellence.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Assembly of water faucet and pressure valve components using powered and manual hand tools, such as air screwdrivers, impact wrenches, and power drills
• Visually inspect component parts for defects prior to assembly
• Follow written and verbal work instructions
• Identify parts required to complete assembly
• Notify supervisor of part shortages
• Light assembly of smaller products, subassembly of components, picking and packing parts, etc.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must have basic math skills and computer skills
• Good communication skills - English required

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Manufacturing experience

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to Lift up to 35 pounds.
• Other physical demands of the job include, but are not limited to, bending, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and walking.

Pay and Benefits:

• Starting salary is $17 or more, depending on experience.
• Pay rate can increase by $1.25 per hour for perfect attendance
• Plenty of overtime opportunities
• Paid weekly - Direct deposit optional
• BCBS of Illinois medical insurance plan.
• Optional dental and vision coverage.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pension and 401k plans.
• (10) paid holidays, paid time off (PTO) days, and paid sick leave (PSL) day

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to our customers, employees and the community in which we live. We offer a safe and healthy work environment that rewards commitment, talent and the drive for excellence.
Our candidate evaluation process includes a physical exam (including a drug test), background and reference checks, and tests for reading comprehension