Nickel Prep Technician

Cardinal Staffing Services; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Monthly production bonuses

Electronic weekly pay

Job summary

Cardinal Staffing Services is seeking a Nickel Prep Technician in Toledo, OH, to clean and prepare small metal parts for processing on the 2nd shift (3:30 PM–12 midnight). You will handle parts, use basic hand tools, and ensure safety and quality standards in a fast-paced facility.

The role requires attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to stand for long periods while lifting and moving parts. Competitive pay is offered along with benefits and production bonuses.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and basic counting/math.
• Ability to stand for the duration of the shift.
• Physically able to lift and handle small metal parts throughout the shift.
• Comfortable using basic hand tools and cleaning materials.

Responsibilities

• Count, sort, and prepare small metal parts.
• Rack parts or place into baskets for processing.
• Clean metal parts using lacquer thinner, wire brushes, and air guns.
• Use hand tools to bend wire as needed for processing.
• Follow safety and quality procedures to ensure proper handling and processing of parts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical knowledge

Basic math

Stand for long shifts

Dependable

Tools

Hand tools

Wire brushes

Air guns

Lacquer thinner

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Nickel Prep Technicianto join a local company in Toledo, OH. This role primarily involves cleaning parts with lacquer thinner, using wire brushes and air guns to remove residue, and using hand tools to bend wire as needed. This role requires attention to detail, mechanical knowledge, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing facility.

Cardinal Staffing Services, is invested in their team members! All employees are offered competitive compensation ($20/hr) as well as a benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision). Eligible for monthly production bonuses

Schedule:2nd shift 3:30PM to 12midnight Monday – FridayWork 40 - 50 hrs weekly

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Count, sort, and prepare small metal parts
• Rack parts or place them into baskets for processing.
• Clean metal parts using lacquer thinner, wire brushes, and air guns.
• Use hand tools to bend wire as needed for processing.
• Follow all safety and quality procedures to ensure proper handling and processing of parts.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support production operations.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Comfortable with working in a manufacturing environment.
• Attention to detail and basic counting/math skills.
• Ability to stand for the duration of the shift.
• Frequently bend, stoop, and reach as needed to perform job duties.
• Ability to lift and handle small metal parts throughout the shift.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
• Comfortable using basic hand tools and cleaning materials.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain quality standards.
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and willing to learn.

About Cardinal Staffing

At Cardinal Staffing, aSurestaffCompany, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest. We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck – it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle.

Here are the benefits you’ll enjoy when you partner with us:

• Access to a wide range of job opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP)
• Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions
• Electronic weekly pay
• Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support

Cardinal Staffing also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs.

Cardinal Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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