Production Associate – 2nd Shift
Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour (includes shift differential)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 3:30 PM – 2:00 AM
Job Summary
We are seeking dependable and motivated Production Associates to join our manufacturing team. This is a great opportunity for candidates with entry-level manufacturing or general labor experience who are looking to develop their skills in a production environment.
The Production Associate will assist with operating production machinery, assembling reels, inspecting finished products, and maintaining a safe and efficient work area. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up, calibrate, clean, and adjust production machinery as needed.
- Feed raw materials into semi-automated production equipment.
- Operate machinery safely and monitor equipment during production.
- Assemble reels and components using various hand tools.
- Inspect finished parts for quality and identify defects or inconsistencies.
- Use precision measuring tools, including calipers and micrometers, as required.
- Perform minor troubleshooting and make basic machine adjustments when necessary.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation.
- Follow all company safety procedures and manufacturing guidelines.
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
- Cross-train on additional machinery and production processes as needed.
- Work collaboratively with team members to meet daily production and quality goals.
Qualifications
- 6 months to 1 year of general labor, manufacturing, production, or related experience preferred.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn production equipment.
- Basic math and measurement skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to perform physical production work throughout the shift.
- Willingness and ability to work required overtime, including Fridays when scheduled.
- Ability to consistently wear all required PPE.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is reliable, safety-conscious, mechanically inclined, and eager to learn. Candidates who have worked in manufacturing, machine operation, assembly, warehouse, construction, or other hands-on environments are encouraged to apply.
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