Production Associate

Advantage Technical; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) plan

EAP

Job summary

Advantage Technical in Elgin, IL is seeking a Production Associate to join a growing manufacturing team on a temporary basis. The role involves handling components, loading into trays, basic machine operation, and supporting pre- and post-production activities.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, read and write English, and be able to stand for long periods. Overtime may be required; benefits include medical, dental, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Dependable work ethic and positive attitude.
• Ability to maintain focus on repetitive tasks while meeting production standards.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Previous manufacturing, production, warehouse, assembly, or quality inspection experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Unpack and handle small metallic components.
• Use fixturing and defixturing techniques to build and break down production loads.
• Load components into wash trays and place materials on conveyor systems for cleaning and processing.
• Perform basic machine operation and support pre- and post-production activities.
• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming customer products.
• Conduct quality inspections of finished products before packaging and shipment.
• Package, label, and prepare completed orders for shipping.

Job description

Production Associate

Location: Elgin, IL

Pay Rate: $21.00/hour

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Production Associate to join a growing manufacturing team in Elgin, IL. This temporary opportunity is ideal for candidates with warehouse, manufacturing, assembly, packaging, production, or machine operation experience who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

Job Duties

• Unpack and handle small metallic components for processing.
• Use fixturing and defixturing techniques to build and break down production loads.
• Load components into wash trays and place materials on conveyor systems for cleaning and processing.
• Perform basic machine operation and support pre- and post-production activities.
• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming customer products.
• Conduct quality inspections of finished products before packaging and shipment.
• Package, label, and prepare completed orders for shipping.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Dependable work ethic and positive attitude.
• Ability to maintain focus on repetitive tasks while meeting production standards.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Previous manufacturing, production, warehouse, assembly, or quality inspection experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods.
• Frequent use of hands and arms for repetitive tasks.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and move materials weighing up to 44 pounds.
• Strong visual ability to inspect parts and identify small defects.

Employee Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs and include anything reportable for federal tax purposes.

About Us

Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.

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