Manufacturing Associate

Manufacturing Associate

With Staff Management | SMX, you'll get a weekly paycheck, learn new skills, meet new people, and work with a great management team in a clean and safe environment. Please note this is a temporary position through April 2027. Ready to launch your career in manufacturing? We're seeking a skilled Manufacturing Associate in Wytheville, VA, for a fantastic temp-to-hire opportunity! Earn a pay of $18.49/hour with a consistent Monday-Friday schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Perks & Benefits: Weekly paychecks, Direct Deposit or Cash Card pay options, Medical / Dental Insurance. Shifts: 1st Shift. Employment Types: Temp to Hire, Full Time. Pay Rate: $18.49 / hour Duties: Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE). Operate small material lifts and forklifts to transport materials safely. Support Extrusion setup activities and assist with size changes. Perform video Jet printing on plates and rods. Empty saw-shaving drums and filter bed dumpsters as needed. Assist with utility tasks such as breaking down coffins and sandblasting tooling. Load and unload annealing ovens. Build pallets and prepare shipments in the Shipping Department. Transfer product from extrusion lines and assist with rod cutting, puck cutting, and inspection. Inspect finished and in-process products for quality and conformance. Use saws to edge-cut and trim scrap products. Ability to operate a puck-cutting saw and perform measurements. Position Requirements: Basic computer skills. Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills preferred. Previous industrial or manufacturing experience. Forklift operation experience is a plus. Requirements: Background Check, Drug Test, Must be at least 18 years old. Able to Lift 30 pounds. Required education: HS Diploma or GED. Work Location: MCA, Wytheville, VA 24382. Job Types: Manufacturing, Production. Industry: Manufacturing.