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UpTalent; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

UpTalent is seeking a manufacturing associate to support the production of electrical submersible pump cable and rubber molded products. The role requires operating specific work centers, monitoring equipment, and maintaining accurate documentation while following safety procedures.

The candidate should have 1–3 years of mechanical or manufacturing experience, with forklift experience preferred. The position involves lifting 10–50 lbs and standing for extended periods, with all three shifts

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of mechanical and/or manufacturing experience.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift 10–50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Must understand safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate specific work center, work center equipment and/or tasks under normal supervision.
• Monitor assigned equipment and perform adjustments as needed.
• Communicate effectively to all levels of the organization.
• Maintain accurate documentation and process records.
• Follow health, safety, and environmental policies and wear PPE as required.
• Work 3 shifts, rotate as needed and assist with inventories.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Physical stamina

Lifting 10-50 lbs

All-shift flexibility

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Summary:

Conducts routine and non-routine phases of the manufacture of electrical submersible petroleum pump cable and/or rubber molded products.

Pay Rate:

$22.43 / hour (+ shift differential if applicable).

1st shift: 7am - 3pm.

2nd shift: 3pm - 11pm ($1.00 shift diff.).

3rd shift: 11pm - 7am ($1.50 shift diff.).

All contractors will need to train on the 1st shift before moving to 2nd or 3rd shift.

1 - 3 years mechanical and/or manufacturing experience.

Forklift operating experience preferred.

Key Functions:

• Qualified to set up and operate specific work center, work center equipment and/or tasks under normal supervision.
• Monitors assigned equipment and performs adjustments as needed.
• Communicates effectively to all levels of the organization.
• Attention to detail in documentation and process tasks.
• Understand safe work practices and apply them accordingly.
• Good general fitness with the ability to lift 10 - 50 lbs. as needed.
• Ability to use measuring instruments and understand specifications.
• Decision making skills on product quality based on specifications and visual observations.
• Ability and willingness to work all 3 shifts, rotate shifts and work overtime.
• Records necessary data and as well as performs computer input and retrieval completely and accurately.
• Works independently of others as well as with team members, area managers, and support personnel.
• Assists with work center inventories.
• Uses participative team management style.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Wear PPE, as required, and observe health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Successfully complete required safety training (including but not limited to forklift, drug and alcohol, electrical, emergency response, fire, first aid, health and hygiene, PPE, SIPP, risk reporting, IT security, hazardous materials, driving).

Specialized Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to communicate.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Ability to make effective decision.
• Knowledge of cable manufacturing processes.