Summer/Seasonal General Assembly

Whisker is redefining what it means to live with cats—designing intelligent systems that remove friction, elevate the everyday, and celebrate the quiet brilliance of feline companionship. Today, Litter-Robot leads the category. Tomorrow, an entire ecosystem that expands what’s possible for cats and the people who love them. We believe the future is feline. And we’re imagining that future today.

We work onsite with our team based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and Juneau, Wisconsin. Our team of 700+ passionate pet people thrives on collaboration, innovation, and the occasional office cameo from a four-legged friend. 

Want to tell people you built a robot this summer?  

Join the "Summer Crew" at WhiskerPark in Juneau or our partner warehouse in Reeseville! We don’t just make stuff; we hand-assemble the world’s leading automated pet appliances. Skip the boring retail shifts and get hands-on with high-tech assembly in our clean, temperature-controlled facility. 

Competitive hourly rates starting around $18-$21/hr, plus an extra $1.50/hr for second-shift legends! Every robot you build makes life better for pets and their parents.

• Real Skills: Learn Lean manufacturing, 5S principles, and work with sophisticated RF scanners and systems.
• Leadership Pipeline: We love to promote from within! Show us your "superpowers" this summer and open doors for permanent roles post-grad.
• Deep Roots: Work for a company that’s invested millions into the local Dodge County community.
• The Schedule: 
  • 1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Overtime and weekend work may be required.

What You’ll Do:

As a Robot Assembler, you will assemble parts to build robotic appliances for pets (Litter-Robot & Feeder-Robot). As an assembling professional, you will build robots as per our work instructions, prepare assembly areas, work with your colleagues to improve line performance, and join a winning team leading the future of pet care.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

• Perform all duties safely while following company policies, procedures, and safety standards 
• Assemble robotic pet appliances according to detailed work instructions and production requirements 
• Prepare workstations/assembly areas by ensuring all tools, equipment, and materials are in good condition and ready for use 
• Identify and report safety, ergonomic, quality, or documentation issues; support and follow through on corrective actions 
• Follow work instructions closely and alert Engineering or Management to any errors or inconsistencies 
• Demonstrate willingness and ability to perform all functions of the assembly process across multiple products and lines 
• Perform final testing and quality control checks to ensure products meet company standards and specifications 
• Package finished products for shipment, ensuring accuracy, protection, and damage prevention 
• Handle components and finished goods carefully to maintain product quality 
• Operate basic hand and power tools safely and in accordance with established protocols 
• Assist with troubleshooting minor production or equipment issues to minimize downtime and maintain workflow 
• Follow lean manufacturing practices and actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives 
• Support cross-training efforts by learning and performing tasks in multiple areas as needed 
• Communicate clearly and effectively with Supervisors, Engineering, and Quality teams regarding production issues and improvement opportunities 
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workspace; contribute to a positive and team-oriented work environment 
• Participate in shift meetings and team huddles to stay aligned on daily goals, priorities, and production targets 
• Adapt to changing production demands, schedules, and priorities; move between lines and tasks as needed 
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

What You'll Bring:

• Previous manufacturing experience preferred 
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently to communicate effectively with customers, colleagues, and cross-functional teams 
• Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged; additional language skills are a plus 
• Ability to follow instructions and safely use hand and power tools 
• Mechanical aptitude and good manual dexterity are preferred 
• Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic 
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work efficiently 
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced assembly environment 
• Eager to learn and contribute across different areas of the company 
• Ability to stand and walk for 8+ hours per day 
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information 
• Demonstrate professionalism in a dynamic environment with frequent interactions and interruptions 
• Ability to build and maintain cooperative working relationships 

Not Required but Nice to Have:

• Working experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands outlined below represent those that a Team Member must meet to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The Team Member frequently uses their hands to handle or feel objects and occasionally stands, walks, and reaches with their hands and arms. The Team Member must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here represent those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Benefits & Purrks:

Join a tenacious, inventive company that empowers team members to chart their own path, lead by grounding decisions in the “why”, and has a strong sense of empathy and openness to new perspectives. Be a part of exciting growth, work with incredible people, and create tomorrow’s pet products—plus a whole lot of extras. You will also be provided with:

• Premium Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Whisker Parents Program
• 1 day "pawternity" leave for new pet adoption
• Pet Insurance discount
• 401K match
• Flexible spending accounts 
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Top-of-the-line equipment
• Pet-friendly office
• Whisker products and swag
• Continuing Education Support
• On-site gym with Peloton
• Referral program

Statement of Inclusivity:

We believe different perspectives make Whisker better and strive to create a place where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.

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