Assembler I - 1st Shift at Rheo Engineering LLC – Peoria, Illinois

About Rheo:
Rheo Engineering is a team of roughly 90 engineers, craftsmen, and professionals building the powder handling systems 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.

The Role:
If you take pride in doing precise, physical work well — and you want that work to actually mean something — this role is worth your attention.

As an Assembler I on our Rheo Flexibles production team, you'll build custom, powder handling products used in the manufacture of medicine around the world. You'll be working with specialized equipment in a cleanroom environment, following detailed procedures, and holding yourself to a standard that the customers we serve depend on.

This is first shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday–Friday).

If you're someone who thrives in a structured, hands-on environment and wants 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
- May run basic CNC machine operations (no programming required) per standard procedures
- Adhere to all cleanroom cleaning and contamination control protocols
- Wear required PPE consistently while in applicable work areas
- Contribute to team production targets — both in 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 because of gaps in your execution — they know they can count on you

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED

Experience:
- Experience in a manufacturing, production, or assembly environment
- Ability to read and follow blueprints and multi-step written and verbal instructions

Software:
- Basic computer proficiency (Windows-based systems, data entry, standard applications)
- Basic familiarity with ERP software (Epicor Kinetic preferred)

Traits:
- Embodies Rheo's core values: Bold Humility, Reliability, Collaboration, Competence, and Initiative
- 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

Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in a cleanroom or regulated manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with heat sealing, vacuum forming, or CNC equipment

Working Conditions:
- This role is performed primarily on the production floor and within an ISO 7 cleanroom
- Cleanroom-appropriate PPE required at all times in applicable areas
- Must be able to stand for extended periods throughout a standard workday
- Physical activities include bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Primary shift: First Shift —7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday
- Overtime may be required up to 50 hours/week based on production demand, including occasional Saturdays

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)