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Assembler - 1st Shift - Red Valve

Red Valve
$18.50 - $20.30 per hour - Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Referral program
United States, North Carolina, Gastonia
1205 Isley Drive (Show on map)
Jun 22, 2026
Job Description Company Summary Since 1953, Red Valve has set the standard for solving the world's toughest flow control challenges through unmatched elastomer design and manufacturing experience. Red Valve is dedicated to exceeding customer expectations with proven, creative, high-value solutions. Red Valve has a passion for innovation and creativity, with a wealth of patents and best approaches developed for customers' needs. The people of Red Valve embrace this passion every day, providing reliable solutions to customers' most demanding challenges, wherever and whenever they are needed most. Our Core Values Driven to Win Right - Can Do! - High Power - Low Ego & Thrive Together *Red Valve was acquired by DeZURIK on January 1, 2021.* Our organization offers the following: - Sign On Bonus - Health and Wellness Incentives - Employee Engagement Activities The Assembler position is key in the manufacturing of quality valve products that meet our customers' requirements. This position assembles various types and materials of components to complete valve assemblies. This position may also require some light fabrication as part of the assembly work to gather components into sub-assemblies or complete units. The Assembler works under close supervision and works with clearly defined methods and tasks that are described in detail while following established safety/environmental practices and regulations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Valve Assembly to include: Mechanical assembly /fitting parts as needed. Mount actuators, fittings, and hoses Inspect and/or test product as required Rework/repair product as directed Disassemble, inspect, and/or repair return products as directed Torque fasteners using hand tools/air tools Supervisory Responsibilities This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities. Education High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or a minimum of one year related manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with an emphasis in manufacturing. Skills/Experience 0-2 years of manufacturing experience Required: Demonstrate a high level of energy, drive, enthusiasm, and professionalism Required: Basic mathematical abilities Required: Basic ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness Required: Must be able to take direction and work as part of a team Required: Basic ability to read, write, and communicate Required: Ethical conduct Required: Basic ability to read blueprints and build sheets Required: Ability to operate mandrels, cranes, hoists, and other various equipment typical in a manufacturing environment, as well as various hand power tools Required: Ability to perform physical manufacturing work; good mechanical aptitude Required: Must be able to lift 50lbs on a regular basis Required: Must be able to pass a background check and a ten panel drug screening Preferred: Basic computer skills Preferred: Experience working with the following materials is preferred: rubber, elastomers, metals Travel No travel required Physical Demands Hand assembly and fitting of parts, including lapping, drilling, reaming, facing, boring, tapping, etc. Mounting of actuators, fittings, and hoses Prolonged standing, reaching, pulling, and lifting of valve assembly components Bending, kneeling when loading and unloading valves to the assembly workbench Lifting, twisting, and bending to put materials away and moving completed valves Minimal typing/data entry Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds independently To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. DISCLAIMER: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.