Production Assembler
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 17, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026. Halma scores B on the Alion truth index.
Help grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day.
Assembler (Small Parts) - 1st Shift
Valparaiso, IN | Onsite | Temp-to-hire
Like working with your hands? Help us build the handheld gas leak detection instruments that utility crews and firefighters rely on in the field. It’s clean, detailed bench work, mostly seated, and we’ll teach you how to do it.
QUICK LOOK
Pay: $16/hr to start, $17/hr once hired
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Job type: Temp-to-hire, full-time hours
Experience: Not required, we’ll train you
WHAT YOU’LL DO
| Assemble small handheld instruments at a bench, following step-by-step instructions
| Use small hand tools to build each unit to spec
| Run simple quality checks and flag anything that looks off
| Follow our safety and ISO quality procedures
| Keep your workstation clean and organized
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
| Reliable attendance
| A sharp eye for detail
| Comfort with small parts and repetitive tasks
| High school diploma or GED
| Authorization to work in the U.S.
Bonus, not required: assembly, electronics or soldering experience
ONCE YOU’RE HIRED BY SENSIT
Benefits start when you move from temp to full-time employee.
| Pay goes up to $17/hour
| 25 Paid days off and 11 paid office closures
| Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with PPO and HSA plan options
| Preventative care covered at 100% in-network
| 401(k) with up to a 5% company match
| Company-paid life and disability insurance
| 14 weeks of paid parental leave
WHY YOU’LL LIKE IT
| Clean, detailed bench work, seated with the option to stand
| A steady 1st shift schedule, Monday - Friday
| The instruments you build help people detect gas leaks and stay safe
The fine print
Typically 40 hours a week, with overtime as needed. ESD-safe (static-protected) workstation in a production area; repetitive hand motions and close-up work with small components; able to lift up to 25 lbs when needed. Pre-employment screening is part of our hiring process.
For more than 40 years, SENSIT has made gas leak detection instruments that help field crews and first responders work safely. Learn more at https://www.gasleaksensors.com/index.html
SENSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is at-will.
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