Manufacturing Shop Operations Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Manufacturing Shop Operations Associate

Pay: $17.00 per hour

You clock in, join a quick huddle with seasoned operators, and then rotate through key production areas to keep work flowing. Early in the shift you might stage raw material at the laser, then pull finished parts from the cut table. As jobs move, you’ll switch to finishing work—deburring, sanding, and grinding—before helping with quality checks and moving parts to their next station. Later in the night, you could support brake press setups, step into welding and spot-weld support, install hardware and inserts, or assist with wash and etch. Near the end of the shift, you’ll help with paint prep and powder coating, then package and assist with light assembly so everything’s ready for the next run.

• 2nd Shift: Monday–Thursday, 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM (four 10-hour shifts)
• 3rd Shift: Monday–Thursday, 9:00 PM – 7:00 AM (four 10-hour shifts)

Enjoy consistent hours and three-day weekends every week.

• Load raw stock at laser equipment and unload finished laser-cut parts
• Deburr, sand, and grind metal components to spec
• Support in-process quality checks and move parts as directed
• Assist with brake press operations
• Provide backup in welding and spot-welding areas
• Install hardware and inserts in finished pieces
• Load parts and assist with wash and etch processes
• Help with paint prep and powder coating
• Package products and assist with assembly tasks
• Tackle general shop labor and other assigned duties

• Manufacturing background is helpful, but not required
• Comfort working in a fast-paced production setting
• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials as needed
• Reliable attendance and strong follow-through
• Interest in learning multiple departments and processes
• Commitment to safety and quality standards

• Paid 10-minute break
• Paid 20-minute lunch
• Three-day weekends every week
• Opportunity for permanent hire
• Wage review after 6 months of employment

After converting to permanent employment and successfully completing the 60-day introductory period, you’ll be eligible for a $1,500 retention bonus :

• $750 paid after completion of the 60-day probationary period
• $750 paid after 6 months of employment

If you like hands-on work and want cross-training across fabrication, finishing, and assembly, this role offers a clear path to learn—and to move into a permanent spot. Apply today to start your manufacturing career.