Assembly worker
Do you like putting parts together to create something whole? A bike is not complete without a bike bell, without pedals or without springs under the bicycle seat. In your mind, you start assembling the parts that lie in front of you. It’s in your nature. For others it’s a puzzle. For you? A chance to build something beautiful once again. Put small pieces together. Later, your work returns in a larger product, making it function properly. Ready to assemble? Become an assembly worker.
Assembly worker vacancies
What we offer
Next to appreciation and personal guidance
- Hourly wage of €12 – €17 per hour
- Fixed-term contract, with prospect of a permanent contract
- Working in technology, production, and logistics
Activities during assembly
The meaning of the word assembly is easy to understand. Putting different parts together to form a whole. You put the parts together. In metal, wood, and plastic, for example. Using drawings and blueprints. At one client you put together metal furniture hinges. And for another client, you assemble parts of a bicycle. You want the part or product to work perfectly. That’s why you test your own constructions. That way you can make improvements! Your tasks are:
- Assembling parts
- Screwing or soldering
- Inspecting and testing your assembled items
Assembly workers always achieve something
What do you need to do assembly work? Being able to work accurately with your hands. On a conveyor belt or a worktable. Are you equipped with technical and spatial comprehension? That makes your job a lot easier. It helps you see solutions and shapes rapidly during assembling. You become an expert while working for a client. And do you want to solder? AB Midden Nederland will arrange the soldering course for you. Then you can be involved in more tasks at work.
Frequently asked questions
As an assembly worker, you assemble parts into a complete product. This can be done manually or with the help of tools and simple machines.
This depends on the company. You may assemble machines, technical components, installations or semi finished products for the industry.
Not always. With technical insight and accurate working skills, you can often be trained quickly on the job.
This depends on the production process. Sometimes you work on one specific part, and sometimes on multiple steps in the assembly process.
For many assembly jobs, yes. Often these are simple drawings or work instructions that help prevent mistakes.
This depends on the employer. There are day shifts, but also two shift or three shift systems.
The work is usually light to moderately physical. You often stand, use your hands a lot and work with precision.
Yes. You can grow into roles such as all round employee, operator, mechanic or quality controller.
Accuracy, concentration, a sense of responsibility and technical insight are important in this job.
Yes. Think of technical courses, safety training or development programs towards operator or mechanic.
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