Manufacturing Associate - 1st Shift - Wooster

Express Employment International (US); Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment International (US) is seeking a Manufacturing Associate for 1st Shift in Wooster, OH. The role operates press equipment, packs parts, inspects products, and supports production for quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities include safety compliance, quality programs, press operation, and documentation. Shifts vary by schedule; 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts are listed with hours. You may be required to perform additional duties as assigned by supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions involving hands, arms, shoulders, and back.
• Forklift experience is a plus when required.
• Pre-start training is required with certificate of completion.
• Background check and drug test required

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Support quality and environmental programs.
• Operate presses and perform start-of-shift inspections.
• Insert sheet metal into presses.
• Place finished parts into racks and label appropriately.
• Complete basic manufacturing documentation.
• Troubleshoot quality, press, and setup issues.
• Inspect parts according to work instructions and quality standards.
• Meet established production rates and goals.
• Repair defects in production parts when required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Lift up to 40 lbs

Stand for extended periods

Repetitive motions

Pre-start training

Background check

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Pre-start training certificate

Background check and drug test required

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

Manufacturing Associate - 1st Shift - Wooster

$18.28/hour

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Associate operates press equipment, packs parts, inspects products for defects, and supports production operations to ensure quality and efficiency. This role may also assist with material handling and other manufacturing duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Support quality and environmental programs.
• Operate presses and perform start-of-shift inspections.
• Insert sheet metal into presses.
• Place finished parts into racks and label appropriately.
• Complete basic manufacturing documentation.
• Troubleshoot quality, press, and setup issues.
• Inspect parts according to work instructions and quality standards.
• Meet established production rates and goals.
• Repair defects in production parts when required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions involving hands, arms, shoulders, and back.
• Forklift experience is a plus when required.
• Pre-start training is required with certificate of completion.
• Background check and drug test required

Work Environment & Equipment

• Work is performed on a manufacturing plant floor.
• Equipment may include presses, grinders, files, hammers, conveyor systems, drills, orbital sanders, pry bars, punches, forklifts, safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, arm guards, and other required PPE

1st Shift – Monday to Thursday, 5:30am to 4:00pm

2nd Shift– Monday to Thursday, 3:45am to 2:15pm

3rd Shift– Sunday to Wednesday, 7:15pm to 5:45am

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