Manufacturing Shop Operations Associate

100Hires, Inc.; Blairsville (Indiana County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid 10-minute break

Paid 20-minute lunch

Three-day weekends every week

Opportunity for permanent hire

Wage review after 6 months

Retention bonus: $1,500

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. in Blairsville, PA area is hiring for a Manufacturing Shop Operations Associate. You will rotate through laser, deburring, finishing, quality, and assembly tasks in a fast-paced shop environment. Shifts run four 10-hour days with strong weekend breaks and clear pathways to permanent employment.

Role emphasizes safety, reliability, and a hands-on approach to learn multiple departments—fabrication, finishing, and assembly—with sign-on bonus and ongoing wage review. Training provided.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing or production background preferred, not required.
• Able to lift and move materials as needed.
• Comfortable in fast-paced production settings.
• Reliable attendance and follow-through on tasks.
• Willing to learn multiple departments and processes.

Responsibilities

• Load raw stock at laser equipment and unload finished laser-cut parts.
• Deburr, sand, and grind metal components to specification.
• Support in-process quality checks and move parts as directed.
• Assist with brake press operations and welding areas.
• Install hardware and inserts in finished pieces.
• Load parts for wash and etch and assist with paint prep.
• Package products and assist with light assembly tasks.
• Tackle general shop labor and other assigned duties.

Skills

Cross-training

Safety mindset

Attendance reliability

Ability to lift

Job description

Manufacturing Shop Operations AssociatePay: $17.00 per hourYour day in the shopYou clock in, join a quick huddle with seasoned operators, and then rotate through key production areas to keep work flowing. Early in the shift you might stage raw material at the laser, then pull finished parts from the cut table. As jobs move, you’ll switch to finishing work—deburring, sanding, and grinding—before helping with quality checks and moving parts to their next station. Later in the night, you could support brake press setups, step into welding and spot-weld support, install hardware and inserts, or assist with wash and etch. Near the end of the shift, you’ll help with paint prep and powder coating, then package and assist with light assembly so everything’s ready for the next run.Schedules2nd Shift: Monday–Thursday, 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM (four 10-hour shifts)3rd Shift: Monday–Thursday, 9:00 PM – 7:00 AM (four 10-hour shifts)Enjoy consistent hours and three-day weekends every week.What you’ll handleLoad raw stock at laser equipment and unload finished laser-cut partsDeburr, sand, and grind metal components to specSupport in-process quality checks and move parts as directedAssist with brake press operationsProvide backup in welding and spot-welding areasInstall hardware and inserts in finished piecesLoad parts and assist with wash and etch processesHelp with paint prep and powder coatingPackage products and assist with assembly tasksTackle general shop labor and other assigned dutiesWhat you bringManufacturing background is helpful, but not requiredComfort working in a fast-paced production settingAbility to lift, carry, and move materials as neededReliable attendance and strong follow-throughInterest in learning multiple departments and processesCommitment to safety and quality standardsBenefits & perksPaid 10-minute breakPaid 20-minute lunchThree-day weekends every weekOpportunity for permanent hireWage review after 6 months of employment$1,500 retention bonusAfter converting to permanent employment and successfully completing the 60-day introductory period, you’ll be eligible for a $1,500 retention bonus:$750 paid after completion of the 60-day probationary period$750 paid after 6 months of employmentGrow your skillsIf you like hands-on work and want cross-training across fabrication, finishing, and assembly, this role offers a clear path to learn—and to move into a permanent spot. Apply today to start your manufacturing career.