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Position Details - Manufacturing Shop Assistant

Job ID 631863

Title Manufacturing Shop Assistant

Type Part-time

Location

Loves Park, IL 61111

Departments Manufacturing

Date Published July 31, 2026

End Date 08-14-2026

Job Description Manufacturing Shop Assistant

5800 Industrial Ave, Loves Park, IL 61111

IL180 Manufacturing Facility

Part-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 5:00pm Up to 28 hours/week

Working as Part-time Manufacturing Shop Assistant, you will support the daily operations of our shop floor. This may include working in the following areas: Heat Treat, Shipping, Receiving, or supporting a machinist during production. This is a Part-time position with flexible hours on a fixed schedule that may lead to full time employment for candidates who show a proficiency for the essential job functions. Fastenal has a strong history of training and growing its employees. This Part-time position is an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals to join our company and make a favorable impression to those they work with, while beginning their journey through the numerous opportunities Fastenal has available.

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

o Operating forklifts and/or pallet jacks

o Tracking inventory and handling product/materials

o Operating power tools and production support equipment, such as pin stampers and chamfer machines

o Using precision measuring equipment, such as calipers and micrometers

o Reading and interpreting blueprints

o Performing lite janitorial duties

o Operating ride on or walk behind floor scrubbers

o Maintaining a safe and clean work environment

The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:

o 18 years of age or older, due to the nature of work

o Excellent written and oral communication skills

o Proficient computer skills

o Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented

o Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency

o Demonstrate strong organization, prioritization and attention to detail

o Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills

o Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment

o Work independently as well as in a team environment

o Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork

o Lift, slide, carry and lower packages that typically weigh 25lbs-50lbs and may weigh up to 100lbs

o Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)

Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.

As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a