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1st Assembly

Allegion · Princeton, IL · $17.50–$24.95 an hour · Full time

Posted Jul 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

What assembly work have you done before, and what tools did you use?

What they are checking: Whether they bring hands-on assembly experience or the basic skills to learn it quickly.

Tell me about a time you worked as part of a team to hit a production goal.

What they are checking: Whether they pull their weight and help others on a line where everyone depends on each other.

How do you stay focused and accurate doing the same task many times a shift?

What they are checking: Whether they have real habits to stay alert, since repetitive work is where errors creep in.

Tell me about a time you got feedback on your work speed or quality. What did you do with it?

What they are checking: Whether they take coaching and improve, which matters most in the first weeks on a line.

How do you make sure you're at work on time every shift?

What they are checking: Whether they will be reliable, because one missing assembler slows the whole line.

What would you do

You're behind on your count and you notice a part that looks slightly off. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they put quality ahead of hitting a number, which keeps bad products from reaching customers.

Your supervisor moves you to a different line for the day. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they are flexible about other duties, which the posting says may be assigned.

About the work

How do you make sure each unit you build meets quality standards before it moves on?

What they are checking: Whether they check their own work every time instead of relying on someone down the line to catch mistakes.

How do you follow a work instruction when you're still learning a new product?

What they are checking: Whether they use the written instructions carefully and ask questions instead of guessing.

What safety rules do you follow without being reminded on a production floor?

What they are checking: Whether safety is an everyday habit for them around tools and moving equipment.

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The full job description

As published by Allegion.

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures. Job Title: Assembler Operator Department: Assembly Reports to: Supervisor Pay Range $17.50-$24.95 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, which are to be performed accurately, efficiently, within company safety and quality standards, and within required time frames as needed. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. • Perform all assembly operations on any of the assembly lines using standard work and OMS guides • Follow standard work and OMS guides for assemblies of the cylinder build process including testing for quality and adjusting mechanisms as required to meet specifications • Build pre-assemblies for stations requiring these assemblies • Restocking materials as needed to minimize build delays • Build cylinders for takt attainment counts to meet customer demand • Record all downtime minutes with detailed explanation of missed takt hours • Perform quality checks on parts and products using standard work and OMS guides • Follow safety regulations; keep work areas and equipment clean and orderly using 5S standards • May perform other duties as assigned and extend into other areas as needed • Flexibility to work overtime as required • Perform tasks in a timely and accurate manner KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES • Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships • Ability to work effectively in independent situations and exercise good judgment to reach sound conclusions • Ability to use Kanban workflow for optimal build performance • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, schedules, rules, procedures, etc. • Ability to read, interpret, and perform from various documents, including method sheets, assembly drawings, production reports, safety rules, printed shop schedules, blueprints, Kanban cards/boards, operating maintenance instruction and procedure manuals, etc. • Ability to properly identify components and gain extensive parts knowledge • Ability to identify and obtain appropriate parts for work station operation • Ability to use CRT and data entry technologies (bar code, key entry) ; Ability to work from and use the AS400 computer application • General knowledge of machinery, specifically related to areas of responsibility • Ability to judge distances, spatial relationships, and perform visual and/or mechanical inspections; ability to distinguish colors and finishes • Basic math and computer skills • Ability to perform jobs at the same or lower labor grade than current job PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Ability to frequently lift up to 5 pounds, occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, and rarely lift up to 60 pounds . Any lifts over 35 pounds should be done with assistance. • Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity; ability to use fingers and hands to feel, handle, or squeeze; reach with hands and arms; twist/turn body; perform repetitive motions • Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit, frequently and for extended periods of time • Ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS • Ability to use two hand palm buttons • Ability to use pneumatic tools • Ability to use testing equipment ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS • Exposure to various chemicals including greases, oils, and adhesives in safe exposure amounts and approved for use in our facility by EHS • Exposure to temperature changes • Exposure to moderate noise levels with intermittent loud noises • Exposure to vibration • Exposure to dirt and/or dust • Exposure to sharp objects and parts • Exposure to moving mechanical parts, protected by approved guarding and controls EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE • Minimum requirements: COMPENSATION • This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience. • The expected Base Hourly Range: $17.50-$24.95 The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. • Bonus Eligible: Yes *This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee and are subject to change as necessitated by operational requirements. We Celebrate Who We Are! Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team . © Allegion plc, 2023 | Block D, Iveagh Court, Harcourt Road, Dublin 2, Co. Dublin, Ireland REGISTERED IN IRELAND WITH LIMITED LIABILITY REGISTERED NUMBER 527370 Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer Privacy Policy

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