Production Assembler II - 1st Shift

TAPCO is a leading company dedicated to improving transportation safety and enhancing the well-being of communities by providing innovative traffic safety products and solutions. With a strong commitment to saving lives, TAPCO specializes in the design and manufacturing of advanced traffic control devices such as BTS Blinker signs, blinker paddles, RRFB (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons), Beacons, engineered-to-order Blinker Signs, and DirecTimes. TAPCO prides itself on a culture of continuous improvement, quality, and lean manufacturing principles, rooted in values that foster teamwork, innovation, and customer satisfaction. The company offers a supportive work environment where employees are empowered and encouraged to contribute to the company’s success through active participation in committees and improvement initiatives. TAPCO is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

TAPCO is currently seeking motivated Production Assemblers to join their team. This role is essential in ensuring that customers receive high-quality finished products accurately reflecting sales orders. As a Production Assembler, you will be working within a cell-based manufacturing environment using Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles to assemble, program, and test various traffic safety products. You will be responsible for assembling custom orders according to strict engineered-to-order standards, programming and testing finished products, packing products securely in wooden or cardboard containers, and participating in changeovers between different parts. The position requires collaboration with team members, engineers, and management to support continuous improvement efforts. You will receive hands-on training in Lean and 5S methodologies and are expected to conduct regular quality and 5S audits, contribute ideas for process improvement, perform minor maintenance tasks, and address routine troubleshooting issues.

This is a full-time, first-shift position working Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Compensation is competitive and based on experience within the production field, reflecting the value TAPCO places on skills and contributions. The role demands strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, including knowledge of electronic principles such as OMS law, AC/DC circuits, voltage and amperage, and solar controls. The successful candidate should also be capable of reading and interpreting mechanical and electrical schematics and work orders, performing basic math calculations, and using computers for tasks including Microsoft Office and Outlook. Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 35 pounds and stand for the majority of the workday.

TAPCO provides an excellent benefits package that promotes work-life balance, security, and wellbeing. Benefits include paid holidays, paid vacation and personal time, four weeks of paid parental leave with no waiting period, a 401K plan with a generous employer match fully vested from day one, company-funded personal protective equipment (PPE), short-term disability coverage, health, vision, and dental insurance, as well as social and community-building quarterly company events and lunches. Employees are also encouraged to engage in company culture by joining fun or safety committees, helping to shape the work environment positively.

Joining TAPCO means becoming part of a passionate team dedicated to making a tangible difference in road safety nationwide. If you are seeking a career opportunity where your work makes an impact, offers growth potential, and comes with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, consider joining the TAPCO family today.