1st Shift Production Associate

Armada Staffing Group; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Weekly pay

Job summary

Armada Staffing Group is hiring for a 1st Shift Production Associate in Fort Wayne, IN. Starting pay is $17.50/hour with full-time hours and a 1st shift schedule. Weekly pay benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

This role involves operating die-cutting, printing, welding, and testing equipment, and supporting assembly and quality control throughout the manufacturing process. Applicants should have prior manufacturing or production experience, a high school diploma or

Qualifications

• Requires manufacturing, assembly, or production experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate die-cutting, printing, welding, and testing equipment.
• Assist with assembly, inspection, and quality control throughout the manufacturing process.
• Maintain a detail-oriented approach to ensure products meet strict specifications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow precise specs

Hand–eye coordination

Steady hands

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Die-cut machine

Printing lines

Welding tools

UV curing

Job description

Job Title: 1st Shift Production AssociateLocation: Fort Wayne, INPay: Starting at $17.50/hour

About Us: Armada Staffing Group connects reliable, hardworking professionals with top employers. Since our founding, we've focused on building lasting partnerships that help candidates grow and succeed in industrial, logistics, and warehouse roles.

Benefits & Perks: $17.50 hourly payFull-time, 1st shift scheduleWeekly payHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance

Summary: Operate die-cutting, printing, welding, and testing equipmentAssist with assembly, inspection, and quality control throughout the manufacturing processWork in a detail-oriented environment ensuring all products meet strict specifications

Responsibilities:

• Cut plastic sheets to precise dimensions using a die-cut machine
• Run materials through printing lines using conductive ink and verify print quality via computer testing
• Weld red and black wires to designated areas using automated and manual welding tools, followed by UV curing
• Assemble components, including bonding clear and black sheets with high accuracy and no contaminants
• Perform final inspections using computerized testing to identify defects before shipment

Requirements:

• Work Experience: Previous manufacturing, assembly, or production experience
• Education Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
• Additional Qualifications:Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise technical specifications
• Comfortable working with small parts, tools, and machines
• Good hand–eye coordination and steady hands for delicate assembly tasks
• Ability to stand for extended periods and meet productivity/quality standards
• Must pass a Background Check and Drug Screen