Operator - All Shifts (Assembly)
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Job overview
North American Lighting is hiring an Operator - All Shifts (Assembly). North American Lighting seeks an Assembly Operator to assemble processed parts into finished lighting products, perform quality reviews, maintain a clean work area, manage scrap, and assist with machine part changes at its Salem, Illinois plant.
Key focus areas include Assemble processed parts and place them on racks or in packaging, Perform quality review of parts and finished products during assembly, separating bad parts, and Keep work area clean, swept and free of dust, maintaining good 6S standards.
Preferred (not required): Assembly, Quality Review, and 6S.
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Operator - All Shifts (Assembly)
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Date: Aug 12, 2026
Location: Salem, IL, US, 62881
Company: North American Lighting
Job Summary
Who We Are
North American Lighting Inc., member of the Koito Group of Companies, is the largest tier one automotive exterior lighting manufacturer in North America. As the market share leader in exterior automotive lighting, NAL provides advanced lighting technology, engineering design expertise, and state-of-the-art production capabilities to auto makers based in North America and around the world.
Our Opportunity
North American Lighting (NAL) is looking for an Operator - Assembly to join our team. The ideal candidate will assemble processed parts into finished lighting products, and perform quality review while handling parts (both prior to and after parts are processed).
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Your Priorities
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Assembles processed parts and places parts on racks or in packaging.
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Performs quality review of parts and finished products during assembly process, and separates out bad parts.
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Keeps work area clean, swept and free of dust, and maintains good 6S' within the department.
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Ensures that the scrap basket is emptied in regular intervals.
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Locates and brings processed parts to work station for assembly, as needed.
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Assists in machine part changes, as needed.
$19.29 an hour
Requirements
Your Background
High School Diploma or GED, plus 0 - 2 years of related experience working in a manufacturing environment.
At North American Lighting
Team Member Benefits
World class health insurance plans
Award winning 401k plan
Relocation assistance
Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, etc)
Supplier discounts (wireless, computer, vehicle, etc.)
Company sponsored wellness program including gym reimbursement
Diversity at NAL:
The mission of NAL’s Diversity Committee is to facilitate NAL’s ongoing and continuing efforts to foster a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect, for the benefit of all Team Members from different backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities that represent our communities.
You can learn more about NAL and our opportunities at jobs.nal.com.
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All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, genetic information, and veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Requisition ID: 22361
Location: Salem Plant
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