These days, fewer companies want to deal with the expense of running a huge factory.
This is especially true of smaller companies who make specialty products like computers or other electronics.
More and more they are offering work from home jobs assembling items.
This is a great job to do full time or part time, to supplement your income.
The process is really simple.
The company will ship you parts and detailed instructions.
Many of these companies even have online video tutorials that will show you step-by-step exactly what to do.
You'll then assemble the products per their specifications and ship the items back to them - at their cost.
One thing to keep in mind when you're starting this type of work is that it's very likely you'll be a little bit slow at first.
Don't let it dissuade you if the first few weeks you aren't making money hand over fist.
Once you get the hang of it, you'll be able to get the items assembled faster than you'd have ever imagined.
You can work while watching your afternoon television programs, while the kids are doing their homework or even for a few minutes at a time throughout the day.
Your hours will be completely flexible and you can typically work as much or as little as you'd like.
Getting starting with a work from home job as an assembler is a great way to keep a flexible schedule, make as much money as you want and feel like you're contributing to society - no matter what your situation is.