Merchandise Assembly Technician

New Openings for Display Assembly Technician in Annandale, VA.

Do you feel like your last year has been wasted at a dead-end job? Their schedule takes up the best hours of your day – the long shifts accompanied by traffic are taking all the time away from your kids. It doesn’t have to be this way, you know…

Do you prefer working alone?  Do you hate sitting still all day?  Are you looking for a fast-paced, hands-on job? If you are, joining our team as a retail merchandise assembler may be a good fit for you. We have several positions in Alexandria open, including Annandale & Hybla Valley.

Get hired fast! We have immediate openings available for in-store merchandise assembly technicians in Alexandria, Virginia. We are currently looking for candidates that can start within the next week. Assemblers wanted in Annandale, NoVA, VA.
 

Responsibilities

• Read and comprehend instructions and follow established procedures
• Collect all material and equipment needed to begin the process
• Take precision measurements to ensure perfect fit of components
• Select or modify components according to measurements and specifications
• Align material and put together parts to build more complex units
• Check output to ensure highest quality
• Maintain merchandise in good condition
• Keep records of production quantities and time
• Report on issues, malfunction, or defective parts
• Check company toolbox application for assembly quantities and timeframes
• Maximize customer interest and sales levels by displaying products appropriately
   

Around the Clock Services is hiring Retail Assembly Associates immediately in Alexandria and the entire NoVa area. You will be servicing our many retail chains, building wheelbarrows, outdoor gas grills, patio furniture & much more. After training there is an opportunity to work as an In-Store Merchandise Assembler with some of our biggest customers, like Lowe's, Home Depot, ACE Hardware, Wal-Mart and more.
 

Skills

• Proven experience as assembler
• Technical knowledge and ability to read blueprints, drawings etc.
• Good understanding of quality control principles
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and physical condition
• Advanced knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Heavy lifting is required (up to 80lbs repeatedly and daily).
• Can work steadily, with accuracy, precision, and speed
• Must be able to stand, squat, and bend over for long periods of time.
• Can follow directions in the assembly of required products
• Must be mechanically inclined and meet productivity standards
• Able to solve unforeseen challenges while assembling various consumer products
• Must be self-motivated, energetic, and work well alone.

You must have good technical knowledge and possess great manual dexterity. Ability to read instructions represented in manuals, drawings, schematics etc. and follow them with precision is extremely important.

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have a working mobile phone.
• Must have access to the internet.
• Must be available to be in the store at 9a, M-F
• Must have valid identification
• Flexible availability (weekends as needed)
   

Tool Requirements

• Impact drill (at least 2 batteries)
• Assorted bits and adapters for drill
• Basic hand tools – screwdriver, wrench, sockets, box cutter
• Smartphone or Smart Device with WIFI or Mobile internet

This is an independent contractor position. This job is based completely on piecework.  Compensation is paid by the finished piece – in which each assembler gets paid for each item they build.  The pay rate for each finished item varies on the level of difficulty. The faster and more accurately you work, the more money you make.

NOTE: Upon hire you will be a W-4/I-9, 1099 independent contractor.

We will have our local regional manager discuss the process of the piece rate pay and answer any questions you may have. 

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

This position requires you to be able to drive between store locations. You must be willing and able to travel to various customer sites. Once fully trained (approx. 1-2 weeks, paid training), you will be out on the road, traveling to and working at our customer sites. Travel time and scheduling needs may vary.

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES – WEEKLY PAY – IMMEDIATE OPENINGS – UNLIMITED EARNING POTENTIAL