Assembly Associate - Day Shift

Palmer-Donavin; Etna Township (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Overtime weekly pay

ESOP

PTO (112 hours first year)

401(k) with match

Medical/dental/vision

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

Wellness program

Safety bonus

Job summary

Palmer-Donavin is seeking a Production Associate in Ohio to read work orders, identify door specifications, and prepare materials for production. You will fabricate and assemble fiberglass, aluminum, and wood components, while maintaining quality and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include locating parts, using routers, saws, drills, and nailers, inspecting finished work, and keeping the production area clean and safe.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and careful workmanship.
• Mechanical aptitude for operating hand tools and machinery.
• Ability to handle materials safely in a manufacturing setting.
• Thrives in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders to determine door specifications and required components.
• Locate, pull, and modify door slabs and parts to meet custom order specifications.
• Fabricate and assemble fiberglass, aluminum, and wood products using hand and power tools.
• Inspect completed work for defects and make corrections as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment; perform light maintenance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Safe material handling

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Router

Saw

Drill

Nailer

Job description

The Production Associate is responsible for reading work orders, identifying door specifications, and preparing materials to support production operations. This role involves fabricating and assembling fiberglass, aluminum, and wood products while maintaining quality standards, operational efficiency, and workplace safety throughout the manufacturing process.Success in this role requires attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, safe material handling, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.Key Responsibilities:Read work orders to determine door specifications and required components.Locate, pull, and modify door slabs and parts to meet custom order specifications.Use hand and power tools, including routers, saws, drills, and nailers, to fabricate and assemble fiberglass, aluminum, and wood products.Move doors and materials between production stations, including handling products weighing up to 75 pounds.Inspect completed work for defects, production errors, and quality concerns while making necessary corrections.Perform shop cleanup, light maintenance, and other assigned duties to support daily production operations.Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following established safety procedures and operational standards.Qualifications:Experience working in a manufacturing, distribution, or operations-oriented environment preferred.Requirements:Satisfactory result on a pre-employment drug screeningBenefits:Our employee owners enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:Company performance bonusesOvertime opportunities and weekly payEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Up to 112 hours of PTO in the first year401(k) retirement plan with company matchingEmployee discounts on a wide range of home building materialsMedical, dental, and vision coverageLife and disability insuranceParental leaveWellness programSafety bonusOngoing training and developmentAnd much more!