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Rheo Engineering lists this Assembler I - 2nd Shift opportunity in peoria, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Assembler I – 2nd Shift
Rheo Flexibles Production | Peoria, IL | Full-Time | Second Shift
Pay: Starts at $20.50 per hour with fast growth (+5% shift differential!)
Interesting, challenging work with a big impact and room to grow on a team with excellent benefits. If you take pride in doing careful, hands-on work well — and you want that work to actually mean something — keep reading.
Rheo Engineering is a fast-growing team of roughly 100 engineers, craftsmen, and professionals building the powder handling systems and products that help pharmaceutical manufacturers produce medicine safely, efficiently, and reliably. We're a critical link in the medicine supply chain, and we take that responsibility seriously. Our values — Bold Humility, Reliability, Collaboration, Competence, and Initiative — aren't just words on a wall. They shape who we are and who we hire.
As an Assembler I on our Rheo Flexibles production team, you'll build custom powder handling products used to manufacture medicine around the world. You'll work with specialized equipment in a cleanroom environment, follow detailed procedures, and hold yourself to a standard our customers depend on.
This is a second-shift role: 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM, Monday–Friday. Please note: initial training takes place on first shift, so the ability to work first shift during your ramp-up period is appreciated.
If you thrive in a structured, hands-on environment and want room to grow, there's a real path here.
What You'll Do
Assemble Rheo Flexibles products in an ISO 7 cleanroom, following all procedures and quality standards
Read and interpret blueprints and multi-step work instructions to produce assemblies that meet design specifications
Operate custom plastic heat sealing equipment to weld and assemble flexible components
Operate vacuum forming equipment as assigned
Perform pre- and post-assembly quality inspections to verify conformance to standards
Run basic CNC machine operations (no programming required) per standard procedures, as assigned
Adhere to all cleanroom cleaning and contamination control protocols
Wear required PPE consistently while in applicable work areas
Contribute to team production targets — in both throughput and quality
What Success Looks Like
Your assemblies are completed on time, to spec, and pass inspection without rework
Cleanroom protocols and PPE requirements are followed consistently and without exception
The team doesn't have to slow down or compensate for gaps in your execution — they know they can count on you
What We're Looking For
High school diploma or GED
Someone who embodies Rheo's core values: Bold Humility
Reliability
Collaboration
Competence
Initiative
Experience in a manufacturing, production, or assembly environment
Ability to read and follow blueprints and multi-step written and verbal instructions
Detail-oriented — quality is non-negotiable in this environment
Dependable — the team knows they can count on you to show up ready and follow through
Hands-on aptitude — you take pride in doing precise, physical work well
Adaptable — you learn quickly and adjust as products and processes evolve
Basic computer proficiency (Windows-based systems, data entry, standard applications)
Basic familiarity with ERP software (Epicor Kinetic preferred)
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in a cleanroom or regulated manufacturing environment
Familiarity with heat sealing, vacuum forming, or CNC equipment
Why Rheo
Meaningful work — the products you build help make life-saving medicine around the world
Room to grow — a real starting point with a clear path forward for people who show up and follow through
A steady schedule you can count on — second shift, Monday through Friday
A values-driven team where reliability and craftsmanship get noticed and rewarded
Benefits
Benefits are available to full-time team members following the probationary period.
Medical insurance (multiple plan options — PPO and High Deductible / HSA plans)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
HSA with employer contributions (for qualifying plan enrollment)
Company-paid Term Life & AD&D insurance
Voluntary Life and AD&D options
Short-term & long-term disability
401(k) with 4% employer match
Generous PTO (starting at 11 days for hourly, growing with tenure) + 10 paid holidays
Paid maternity (6 weeks) and paternity (2 weeks) leave
T-Mobile phone plan paid by Rheo + $750 smartphone stipend every two years
Identity protection through Aura Identity Guard
$500 employee referral bonus program
Equipment reimbursement (safety footwear, prescription safety glasses)
Working Conditions
This role is performed primarily on the production floor and within an ISO 7 cleanroom, with cleanroom-appropriate PPE required at all times in applicable areas. You must be able to stand for extended periods throughout a standard workday, and physical activities include bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, and lifting up to 50 lbs. The primary shift is second shift, 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM, Monday through Friday. Overtime may be required based on production demand, which could include occasional Saturdays.
Applicants must be able to perform the physical requirements of this role, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Rheo Engineering is an equal opportunity employer.
Worksite address
peoria, IL, 61615, US
Who can apply
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