Assembly - 3rd shift - $1000 Sign On Bonus!

MEC (Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.); Defiance (OH); On-site; USD 17,909,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Job summary

MEC (Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.) in Defiance, OH is seeking an entry-level Production Operator. You will operate basic machinery, load and unload materials, and monitor processes to ensure quality and safety. The role emphasizes following SOPs, teamwork, and adherence to company policies.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and basic math/ERP skills, with a willingness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent education and experience.
• Manufacturing or production experience preferred but not required.
• Fluent in English; safety-conscious and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Operate basic machinery in accordance with SOPs.
• Load and unload materials into machinery.
• Monitor machine operations and report issues to supervisor.
• Perform routine checks and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Adhere to all safety and company policies.
• Assist in troubleshooting machine issues.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Machinery basics

Production processes

Safety guidelines

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Math skills

ERP systems

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

• Operates basic machinery in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Loads and unloads materials into machinery.
• Monitors machine operations and reports any issues to the supervisor.
• Performs routine checks and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Adheres to all safety and company policies.
• Assists in troubleshooting machine issues.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Operates basic machinery in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Loads and unloads materials into machinery.
• Monitors machine operations and reports any issues to the supervisor.
• Performs routine checks and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Adheres to all safety and company policies.
• Assists in troubleshooting machine issues.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Job Skills Requirements

• Basic understanding of machinery and production processes.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Basic math skills.
• Computer skills including ERP systems.
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location.

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent education and experience.

Experience Requirements

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred but not required.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Some physical demand; often lifts light to heavy-weight material. Frequent lifting/moving average weight (up to 50lbs/11-27 kgs) material.
• Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling and/or reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours).
• Ability to operate motorized vehicles over a full work shift (8-12 hours).
• Ability to stand and / or walk constantly over a full work shift on concrete (8-12 hours).
• May be exposed to noise levels for which hearing protection is required to be worn over a full work shift (8-12 hours).