Production Worker

Production Worker – Assembly & Manufacturing | Up to $17/hr Location: University City, MO 63130 (St. Louis Metro / Near Maryland Heights) Job Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire Shift Options: 1st Shift & 2nd Shift Available Pay Rate: Up to $17.00 / Hour Industry: Manufacturing, Mechanical Assembly, Construction, Light Industrial, General Labor About the Role Ready to build a career in industrial manufacturing? Express Employment Professionals is hiring full-time Production Workers / Assembly Associates for a leading fabrication facility in University City (63130). In this role, you will work hands-on with raw materials, power tools, and precise measurements to assemble high-grade structural products. If you enjoy fabrication, taking pride in built-from-scratch products, and working with your hands, this full-time role offers predictable shift hours and steady weekly pay. What You Get Competitive Pay: Up to $17.00 / hour. Shift Choice: 1st Shift and 2nd Shift schedules available. Weekly Pay: Get paid every Friday via direct deposit or pay card. Zero Candidate Fees: Express never charges job seekers a fee to find a job. Long-Term Growth: Temp-to-hire path with permanent placement potential based on attendance and work quality. What You Will Do Precision Cutting: Measure heavy-duty frame and metal components down to 1/16\" and inspect raw materials before cutting. Frame Assembly: Interpret job tickets and technical drawings to fit, square, and assemble structural components using rubber mallets, power screw guns, and drills. Punch Press & Die Setup: Punch out specialized metal tabs, slots, and locking points required for sub-assemblies. Quality Control: Check corner joints, seam alignments, and final dimensions against manufacturing blueprints. Station Management: Safely operate pneumatic hand tools, table equipment, and manual saws while keeping your workstation organized. What You Need Tape Measure Proficiency: Must pass an on-site tape measure test showing accuracy down to 1/32 of an inch. Power Tool Capability: Prior experience using power drivers, drills, hammers, and pneumatic equipment. Blueprint & Ticket Reading: Comfort reading shop orders, diagrams, and dimensional spec sheets. Physical Ability: Comfort standing for entire shifts, bending, reaching, and lifting production materials. Reliability: Daily punctuality and dependable transportation to University City, MO. Screening: Ability to pass standard pre-employment background checks and screenings. Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr