Production Associate - 100% Tuition Reimbursement (49315)

Pay: $15 / hour, plus shift premium ($2/hour on second shift and $1.50/hour on third shift). Amount is not inclusive of total compensation package.

Benefits Upon Hire:
Eligibility is subject to a new hire waiting period. Once onboard, employees gain access to a robust benefits package, which includes:

• Weekly Pay

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

• $50,000 Life Insurance Policy paid for by the employer

• Paid Vacation

• 10 Paid Holidays

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Cutting-edge technology and systems

• State-of-the-art equipment

• Safe work environment

• Career advancement opportunities — internal promotions encouraged

• 100% Tuition Reimbursement

• Wellness Rewards Program

Purpose of the Job

This manufacturing organization is seeking Manufacturing Team Members to support production operations across multiple departments. This entry-level role provides opportunities to develop manufacturing skills while contributing to the production of high-quality metal components. Team members will work in a fast-paced environment focused on safety, quality, and efficiency.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Lift and position workpieces manually and secure them in fixtures or automatic feeding devices.

• Perform production and assembly of parts in accordance with standardized work and quality standards.

• Assemble components accurately and efficiently while maintaining consistent product quality.

• Inspect work and identify issues related to welding, milling, pressing, or assembly processes.

• Pack finished parts into containers according to packaging standards.

• Replace worn machine accessories such as weld tips when necessary.

• Maintain a safe work environment and follow all safety policies and procedures.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S and lean manufacturing standards.

• Cross-train and assist in other production areas as needed.

• Perform additional duties as directed by the supervisor to support production operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

• Previous manufacturing or assembly experience preferred but not required.

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

• Must be at least 18 years old.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly stand, walk, and use hands to handle materials and operate equipment.

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment with moving mechanical parts.

• Exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and loud noise levels may occur.

• Hearing protection and safety glasses are required and provided.

• Steel-toe safety shoes or boots are required.

Shift Schedule

1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Monday – Friday with occasional overtime, including weekends as needed.

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