Job Description

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.

Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.

Assembler – First Shift

Location: McKenzie, TN

Republic Doors and Frames, a part of the Allegion team, has a long history as a leading U.S. manufacturer of commercial steel doors and related hardware solutions, including specialty applications such as acoustical, tornado, hurricane, and bullet-resistant assemblies. We build products that help create peace of mind by pioneering safety and security.

Position: Assembler (First Shift)

As an Assembler, you are a crucial part of the Allegion team, responsible for assembling steel door components to produce high-quality steel doors that help create peace of mind by pioneering safety and security. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic team environment, this is the role for you. Previous manufacturing experience is preferred; however, don’t let that deter you from applying—we will support you in training and development.

• Responsible for assembling parts to produce steel doors
• Gathers and prepares parts and tools
• Assembles door components following instructions (skins, cores, panels, hardware prep, and related door assemblies)
• Resolves assembly problems and notifies frontline leader/supervisor for additional resources
• Performs work under minimal supervision
• Handles complex issues and problems
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of the subject matter
• Provides coaching/mentoring to peers
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Manual dexterity
• Leadership skills

Shift and Compensation:

• We are hiring for FIRST SHIFT
• Starting Pay: $18.44 per hour
• Immediate opportunity to join a dynamic team offering stability and benefits

What You Will Do:

• Gather and prepare parts and tools for steel door production
• Assemble door components (skins, cores, panels, hardware prep) following provided instructions
• Resolve assembly problems and notify frontline leader/supervisor for additional resources
• Conduct quality checks on door assemblies and support continuous improvement efforts
• Collaborate with team members to meet production schedules in a fast-paced steel door manufacturing environment

What You Need to Succeed:

• Manufacturing experience (preferred)
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Ability to handle complex issues and problems
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to pass all required drug screen and background checks
• Team player attitude
• Manual dexterity

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a renowned U.S. manufacturer with a focus on safety and security in steel door solutions
• Work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment dedicated to quality and innovation
• Training and development opportunities to help you grow your skills in the steel door industry
• Competitive starting pay and benefits

We Celebrate Who We Are!

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team

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