Automotive Manufacturing Associate - 2nd and 3rd Shift

Staff Management | SMX; Salem (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress code

Modern high tech environment

Paid training

Weekly paychecks

Medical & dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral bonus

Advancement opportunities

Direct deposit or cash card pay

Job summary

Staff Management | SMX is hiring Automotive Manufacturing Associates in Salem, IN. The role offers multiple shifts with a pay rate of $15.85–$18.05 per hour, with benefits and paid training.

The position emphasizes safety, punctual attendance, and long‑term advancement opportunities. Responsibilities include maintaining clean work areas, reading process plans, meeting daily production targets, and ensuring quality across cells and the plant.

Qualifications

• 6 months manufacturing or warehouse experience required.
• Machine operator experience.
• Stand for shift duration.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Keep machine and work area clean and organized to meet safety goals.
• Read and interpret standardized work/process plans.
• Meet or exceed daily production goals and handle rework and scrap as needed.
• Comply with assigned work schedule.
• Meet or exceed cell and department quality and plant goals.

Skills

Machine operation

Manufacturing experience

Safety awareness

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

With Staff Management | SMX, you'll get a weekly paycheck, learn new skills, meet new people, and work with a great management team in a clean and safe environment.

We are immediately hiring Automotive Manufacturing Associates! NOW OFFERING A $1.00/HOUR PAY INCREASE AT 45 DAYS AND AT 90 DAYS! We offer paid training, great shift premiums, paid time off opportunities, immediate benefits, holiday pay, and much more! This role is a great opportunity for long-term employment and many advancement opportunities. We have a punctual attendance policy for the first 30 days.

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Perks & Benefits: Casual Dress Code, Modern, high tech Environment, Other on the spot perks, Paid Training, Weekly paychecks, Direct Deposit or Cash Card pay options, Medical / Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Referral Bonus (Restrictions Apply), Advancement Opportunities.

Bonus: $200 Referral Bonus (per eligibility requirements).

Shifts: 1st Shift, 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift.

Employment Types: Full Time, Temp to Hire, Long Term.

Pay Rate: $15.85 - $18.05 / hour

Duties:

• Keep machine and work area clean and organized meet or exceed department safety goals.
• Read and interpret standardized work / process plans.
• Meet or exceed daily production goal / schedule rework, scrap, and non-conforming material process-as required.
• Comply with assigned work schedule.
• Meet or exceed Cell and Department quality and Plant goals.

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Position Requirements:

• 6 months manufacturing or warehouse experience required
• Machine operator experience

Requirements: Stand for Shift Duration, Must be at least 18 years old.Able to Lift 50 pounds., required education: HS Diploma or GED.

Recruiting Center: GKN / Salem, IN-7611, 190 W Becks Mill Rd, Ste D, Salem, IN 47167.

Work Location: GKN / Salem, IN-7611, Salem, IN 47167.

Job Types: Assembly, General Labor, General Production, General Warehouse, Light Industrial, Machine Operator, Manufacturing, Production.

Industry: Manufacturing.

The hourly rate for this position is anticipated between $15.85 - $18.05 per hour. This range is a good‑faith estimate, based on the shift you work and other considerations permitted by law. An employee''s pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. In addition to monetary compensation, we offer medical, dental, vision, life, and more. More details about benefits can be found at https://flimp.live/trueblueassociates#home .

SMX, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, age, gender identification, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your Recruiter or Employee Relations at [e-mail] or 1-800-610-8920. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.