LOCK ASSEMBLER/ MACHINE OPERATOR
About us
Located in Waconia, MN -Transport Security, Inc. has been the chosen partner of cargo security professionals and professional truck drivers for over 40 years. We provide high security locks to the trucking, supply chain, portable storage, construction, and retail sectors.
At Transport Security, our values aren’t just words - it’s how we operate every single day. We hire people who live our values and take pride in the way they work.
We are guided by four core values:
* We’ll Hold the Door – We lead with respect, empathy, and a genuine desire to help. We put people first and believe strong relationships drive strong results.
* We Want to Be Better – Curiosity is essential here. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and look for smarter ways to grow — as individuals and as a company.
* We Show Up – We’re dependable and accountable. When we commit to something, we follow through. No excuses. No drama. Just results.
* We’ll Figure It Out – We don’t back away from challenges. If there’s no roadmap, we build one. If it hasn’t been done before, we learn, adapt, and make it happen.
We live by these values every day — in how we serve our customers, vendors and how we support each other as a team.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you would thrive, and you believe you’d be a strong fit for our culture, we encourage you to apply.
https://www.transportsecurity.com/
Our work environment includes:
* Modern office setting
* Growth opportunities
* Regular social events
* Relaxed atmosphere
* Employee perks
* Flexible working hours
* Lively atmosphere
* Safe work environment
* On-the-job training
* Casual work attire
* Food provided
Reports to: Operations Manager
As a lock assembler, you will be supporting and maintaining the company’s assembly operation of building high quality locks in a safe, quality and efficient fashion.
Daily/Weekly/Monthly Responsibilities:
* Assemble cylinders/locks as needed per customer specification.
* May process, package and ship orders accurately, as needed.
* Inspect products for defects and damage.
* Assures and maintains a consistent, acceptable level of individual quality and productivity performance.
* Maintain a clean and organized area.
* Operate manufacturing machinery.
* Assist during new product development and continuous improvement activities.
* Assist misc. tasks/duties required by management.
Location & Commitments:
* Job Type: Full-time
* 40 hours per week
* flexible schedule of 9-hour days, M-Th and 4-hour day, F
* between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m.
* Occasional overtime available
* No nights
* No weekends
* Located at Transport Security, Inc. In Waconia, MN – In person
Requirements:
* A team player, willing to assist co-workers
* Motivated to achieve goals
* Dependable
* Must be able to lift 40+ lbs
* Regularly required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
* The noise level in the work environment is usually low/moderate.
* Occasional use of hand and power tools
* Willingness to learn
* Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
Benefits:
Transport Security Inc. offers a robust benefits plan including Health, Dental Insurance, HSA plan, Medical FSA, Dependent care FSA, Life insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D, 401K, 401(k) matching, paid holidays and vacation.
Wage reviews after 3 months, 6 months, 1st year of work performance.
Pay: $20.50 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* On-the-job training
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
Education:
* High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
* Assembly: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
* Waconia, MN 55387 (Required)
Work Location: In person