Manufacturing General Laborer — Mechanical & Forklift Skills

Accentuate Staffing; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Accentuate Staffing is assisting an established manufacturer of construction testing equipment in Durham, NC to hire a mechanically inclined General Laborer. This entry-level role offers hands-on production experience and room to learn, grow, and develop new skills.

Responsibilities include operating saws, measuring parts with calipers, assisting with molding and material handling, and safely loading with forklifts.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing or machine shop experience preferred.
• Comfortable using calipers and various saws.
• Ability to read measurements and work within tight tolerances.
• Mechanically inclined with strong attention to detail.
• Forklift certification/experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Operate various saws and assist with cutting raw materials to precise specifications.
• Use calipers and other measuring tools to verify dimensions and quality.
• Assist with molding processes, equipment maintenance, and material handling.
• Safely load and unload materials using forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Troubleshoot basic equipment and saw issues to help keep production moving.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Calipers

Forklift operation

Reading measurements

Team player

Job description

Accentuate Staffing is assisting an established manufacturer of construction testing equipment in Durham, NC to hire a mechanically inclined General Laborer. This entry-level role offers hands-on production experience and room to learn, grow, and develop new skills.

Responsibilities include operating saws, measuring parts with calipers, assisting with molding and material handling, and safely loading with forklifts.