Now Hiring: Quality Assurance Associate, Hardware Associate & Prefinish Associat

Now Hiring: Quality Assurance Associate, Hardware Associate & Prefinish Associate

Cottage Grove, MN

Join a growing manufacturing team offering long-term career opportunities, competitive pay, and a consistent Monday–Friday schedule.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Starting Pay: $20.00 per hour. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity. Upon successfully meeting attendance, performance, and contract requirements (typically around the 90-day mark), employees may be considered for permanent hire. We have seen converted employees receive pay increases ranging from $24.00 to $28.00 per hour, depending on position, performance, and experience.

Quality Assurance Associate

Ensure products meet quality standards through inspections, measurements, and documentation. Work closely with production teams to identify issues and maintain product excellence.

• Quality inspection or manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Basic measurement and documentation skills

Hardware Associate

Responsible for assembling and installing hardware components on finished products using hand and power tools while maintaining quality and production standards.

• Assembly or manufacturing experience preferred
• Comfortable using hand and power tools
• Strong attention to detail

Prefinish Associate

Prepare, stain, paint, and finish products according to customer specifications while ensuring quality and consistency throughout the finishing process.

• Manufacturing, painting, finishing, or production experience preferred
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong focus on quality and safety

Why Apply?

• $20.00/hour starting pay
• Monday–Friday schedule
• Opportunity for permanent placement in as little as 90 days
• Potential pay increases to $24–$28/hour upon conversion
• Consistent hours and career growth opportunities
• Team-oriented and safety-focused work environment

Apply today to start building a long-term career in manufacturing!

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• $5 prescription drugs
• $5 doctor's visit copays
• Free teledoctor service
• Free counseling services
• Life insurance included
• Vision insurance included
• Dental insurance included
• Vacation and holiday pay
• Scholarship Opportunities
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Free legal services
• Our unbeatable employee discount program

Apply now so we can hold a spot for you. We can't wait to talk to you! ––Your Ōnin team