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Assembler, 1st Shift - HammerHead

Toro · Lake Mills, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about mechanical work you've done on engines, machinery or vehicles.

What they are checking: Hands-on mechanical background that carries over to building heavy equipment.

Tell me about a time you suggested an improvement to how something was built or done.

What they are checking: Whether they would give useful input on the line rather than just following along.

The posting tracks safety, quality, productivity, performance and attendance. Which is hardest for you to keep up, and how do you handle it?

What they are checking: Self-awareness about consistent performance across all the metrics they will be measured on.

What would you do

You finish building a unit and run its functions, but one control lever responds slowly. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they investigate and report problems before the machine moves on.

You're asked to move a finished machine and you've never operated that type before. What do you do?

What they are checking: Asking for training instead of guessing with heavy equipment.

About the work

Walk me through how you read a blueprint or work instruction before starting an assembly.

What they are checking: Whether they can follow drawings and documents on their own, which the posting lists first.

What do you know about working with hydraulic fittings and hoses? What mistakes can cause leaks?

What they are checking: Practical knowledge of hydraulics, which these machines depend on.

How do you torque fasteners correctly, and why does it matter?

What they are checking: Attention to specs that keep heavy equipment safe in the field.

Have you used a computer to look up parts, inventory or routing at work?

What they are checking: Comfort with the basic computer tasks the posting lists alongside the mechanical work.

How do you work safely with impact tools and air tools all day?

What they are checking: Safety habits and protective gear use with power tools on a production floor.

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The full job description

As published by Toro.

Day Shift, typical shift times 7:00 AM-3:00 PM, Monday-Friday, overtime as needed Typical starting pay, $20.00/hr.-$25.00/hr. What Can We Give You? Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Matching up to 4%, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, 10 Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, and more! Assembler II at HammerHead: This employee performs mechanical work building machinery using various hand and power tools (wrenches, hammers, impact tools, etc.). This includes working with mechanical, hydraulic, fuel, and electrical systems on machinery. The employee also performs other duties as assigned. What Will You Do? • Read information from blueprints, drawings, production records, written instructions, technical documents, etc. • Fit, position, and fasten components to build machinery or sub-assemblies of machinery using vises, clamps, wrenches, air-powered tools, pliers, etc. • Handle components and completed pieces of equipment.  This includes operating equipment to move it and check its functions by using steering wheels, control levers, knobs, buttons, etc. while observing and evaluating equipment functions. • Use a computer to check the location, inventory, and routing of parts. • Record information electronically. • Consistently meets or exceeds expectations for Safety, Quality, Productivity, Performance, and Attendance metrics. • Give input on line process, BOM structure and new product introduction. What Do You Need? • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. • Typically 18 to 36 months of directly related experience required, including mechanical assembly or repair experience. • Have appropriate basic mechanical skills and aptitude, including using mechanic's tools such as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, etc. This should be indicated by past performance of mechanical repair, maintenance, or assembly work. • Be knowledgeable of SAP and be able to utilize the system, and assist others, based upon job needs. • Demonstrate appropriate reading, clerical, and basic math skills, including the ability to understand written instructions, maintain production records, and perform routine calculations. • Able to perform assembly with little to no instruction and train others on your assembly. • Ability to test and troubleshoot. Work Environment: • Manufacturing plant conditions (indoors, with variable temperature, humidity, noise, and dirt). • Physical hazards such as powered vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic, sharp objects, moving machinery, compressed air power supplies, and materials handling. • Working with hazardous materials, including solvents, oils, grease, paint, and fuels. Essential Physical Functions: The physical demands for this job are classified as medium and include the following: • Be able to regularly handle items weighing up to 40 pounds from floor to knuckle. • Be able to regularly pull or push items weighing up to 50 pounds. • Be able to regularly lift items weighing up to 35 pounds from knuckle to shoulder. • Be able to regularly lift items weighing up to 25 pounds from shoulder to overhead. • Job requires frequent walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, and climbing. • Job requires occasional sitting, twisting, elevated work, and continuous standing. The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.