Assembler – 1st Shift
About the job
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to perform repetitive lifting of materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to work with a sense of urgency and as part of a team.
- Safety-conscious, quality-minded work habits and reliable attendance.
- Willingness to work overtime and remain flexible within the department, including working where needed.
- High school graduate or GED.
- Willingness to be trained.
- Assemble various mechanical and electro-mechanical air-compressor parts or components to produce a quality product for the customer.
- Operate air tools, hoists, and hand tools.
- Perform repetitive assembly and lift materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
About the company
MAT Holdings manufactures vehicle components and home improvement products for automakers, equipment makers, retailers and distributors. Its automotive businesses make cast iron parts, brake components and suspension systems, while its consumer operations produce air compressors, power equipment, fencing and garden accessories. Brands such as Gabriel, Powermate and YardGard connect the group's manufacturing businesses with vehicle owners, contractors and households. The company earns revenue from product sales and also runs logistics services that move goods to retailers and distribution centers. Founded in 1984, the family-owned group is headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Long Grove, IL
Founded
1984
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Learning has formal support: MAT lists tuition reimbursement and structured mentorship among its career programs.
- Engineers work with physical prototypes: MAT Foundry teams have rapid prototype manufacturing and casting simulations.
- Replacement sales reach niche vehicles: MAT sells shock absorbers for all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles.
What critics are saying
- Coordination crosses borders: MAT Vehicle Group links 44 locations across 12 countries.
- Factory work is physical: Dallas punch press operators lift 15-25 pounds throughout their shifts.
- Some maintenance work runs overnight: a Rome, Georgia, maintenance role has a shift ending at 3:30 a.m.
What makes MAT Holdings unique
- Local businesses retain control: MAT describes its member companies as independently operated.
- Brake development extends beyond stopping: MAT engineers model component vibration to reduce brake noise.
- MAT Industries serves other brands too: its compressor factories manufacture private-label products alongside its own labels.
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