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Assembler 3 (Direct)

Allegion · Princeton, IL · $18.50–$25.77 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This is a 1st shift job, Tuesday through Friday, 4:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. How would you make that schedule work week after week?

What they are checking: Whether they have honestly thought through a very early, long shift and can show up reliably on it.

Tell me about a time you were moved to a different line or station partway through a shift. How did you get up to speed?

What they are checking: Whether they adapt quickly across manufacturing lines, which this role says it requires.

Tell me about a time you saw a way to make a job on the line easier or faster. What did you do with the idea?

What they are checking: Whether they contribute to improvements and share ideas through the team instead of just doing it their own way.

How do you keep your pace up without letting quality slip when the line is pushing hard?

What they are checking: Whether they can balance speed and accuracy, which is the core tension of any production assembly job.

Tell me about a time you and a coworker disagreed about how to do something on the line. How was it resolved?

What they are checking: Whether they can work through friction with teammates calmly and keep the line moving.

What would you do

You're putting together a sub-assembly and one component doesn't seem to fit the way it should. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and flag a possible defect instead of forcing parts together and passing a bad product down the line.

A teammate keeps skipping a safety step to keep up with rate. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they will speak up about safety even when it's awkward, rather than looking away to keep the peace.

About the work

What hand tools, power tools and testing equipment have you used on an assembly line?

What they are checking: How much hands-on assembly experience they bring and whether they can be trained quickly on new lines.

How do you check your own work before it moves to the next station?

What they are checking: Whether they own quality at their station, since a closer or lock that fails in the field reflects on everyone.

What does an organized workstation look like to you, and why does it matter?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that a clean, organized station prevents lost parts, wrong parts and injuries.

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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: Specialized Assembly Operator July 27, 2023 Department: Assembly Reports to: Assembly Supervisor 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. • Assemble housings and cylinders • Perform fill, test, regulate functions on closers to ensure closer runs properly • Adjust mechanisms as required to ensure all parts run smoothly and as intended • Build sub-assemblies for stations, including speed controls, end plugs, couplers, rams, piston heads, and ball/nut assemblies • Perform quality checks on parts and products • 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, safety rules, Kanban cards, printed shop schedules, 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 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 • 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. 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: • One year of related experience COMPENSATION • This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience. • The expected Base Hourly Range: $18.50-$25.77 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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