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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)

#OPWHOU

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