Manufacturing Machine Technician - 1st Shift (12 hr)

Safety Components; East Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time hours

Competitive pay with productionBonuses

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Career growth and stability

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

American & Efird in Gastonia, NC seeks a Textile Manufacturing Machine Technician – Production Coordinator to join a fast-paced, team-based environment. The role covers safe operation, adherence to instructions, quality targets, and material handling across a 1st shift.

Weekend rotation may occur, with competitive hourly pay and full-time benefits. Looking for dependable hands-on individuals ready to perform in a manufacturing setting, pass a background check and drug screen, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Dependable attendance and punctuality are required.
• Willingness to work hands-on in a production setting.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Work safely in a fast-paced, team-structured environment.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Meet or exceed quality standards.
• Handle materials safely and efficiently.
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and lift throughout shift.

Skills

Dependable attendance

Punctual

Hands-on production

Drug screen & background check

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on October 30, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Plant 20
  401 Grover St
  Gastonia, NC 28054, USA
• On-site
• Rate : $17.50 USD per hour
• Manufacturing
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MANUF001787

Description

Textile Manufacturing Machine Technician – Production Coordinator

Shift: 1st Shift (7am-7pm) rotating schedule, will have to work some weekends

Pay Rate: $17.50

What You’ll Do

• Work safely in a fast-paced, team-structured environment

• Follow written and verbal instructions

• Meet or exceed quality standards

• Handle materials safely and efficiently

• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and lift throughout shift

Requirements

• Dependable and punctual attendance

• Willingness to work hands-on in a production setting

• Ability to pass drug screen and background check

Why Work at A&E?

• Full-time hours

• Competitive pay with production bonuses in certain departments

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Career growth and stability

• Referral Bonuses

Additional Requirements/Information

• Promote a safe and healthy work environment on all company property to achieve the best working conditions for all associates and visitors
• Ensure good housekeeping in designated work are and common areas of the facility
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and company policies and procedures
• As an associate demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with vendors, visitors and other associates

American & Efird is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. EOE M/F/D/V E-verify Employer Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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