Production Associate

Re:Build Manufacturing; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Company-paid vacation time

Sick time

Holidays

Job summary

Re:Build Manufacturing in Kalamazoo, MI, is seeking a detail-oriented Production Associate to assemble complex components to tight specifications and quality standards. You will work as part of a team on a Monday-Thursday schedule with overtime Fridays as needed, 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

when production demands require. Candidates should be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 25 lbs, read blueprints, and use small hand and power tools.

Qualifications

• Standing up to 10 hours per day.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Experience using small hand and power tools is a plus.
• Overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble components according to written work instructions and specifications.
• Support part inspections to verify compliance with quality standards.
• Perform daily cleaning and maintenance tasks to uphold a safe and organized work environment.
• Take ownership of the final product to ensure it meets specs and quality requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading blueprints

Strong verbal and written communica...

Digital literacy

Job description

About Re:Build Manufacturing and Re:Build Tekna:

Tekna was founded in 1988 in the heart of Southwest Michigan where creative vision and hard work laid the foundation for a business that continues to grow in a rapidly evolving industry. The rigor and attention to detail that comes with designing for the medical industry has awarded us success in supporting both major companies and start-ups from early stage development to commercialization. The same principles apply as we've expanded to serve customers in a wide variety of other industries including consumer and industrial goods, electronics, and appliances. Tekna's project portfolio is incredibly diverse covering medical, life science, consumer and industrial product categories. Tekna is largely client-focused offering design consulting, contract manufacturing and original equipment manufacturing services. Tekna's cross-functional teams include Design Engineering, Industrial Design, CAD, Procurement, Production and Quality which offers a friendly and supportive team atmosphere.

Re:Build Manufacturing is a family of industrial businesses combining cutting‑edge enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&A to build America's next‑generation industrial company. Re:Build leverages deep expertise in operations management and technology to supercharge the performance of its subsidiaries by implementing core technologies across industrial platforms in diversified growth markets. Our goal is to help revitalize the U.S. manufacturing base over the coming decades, creating substantial opportunities for our employees and the communities where we operate.

If you like a fast‑paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged with a diverse set of projects, we offer a great deal of variety and empower our staff to take on as much responsibility as they can handle, offering a helping hand and experienced‑based coaching and the support of a highly competent team. Our goal is to enable our employees to achieve their fullest potential, and through our association with Re:Build, provide avenues for personal and professional growth.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a detail-oriented, dependable Production Associate to join our assembly team. In this role, you will be responsible for assembling complex components and systems in accordance with precise specifications, drawings, and quality standards. You will play a key role in ensuring our builds meet strict quality and performance requirements, contributing to our reputation for excellence and reliability. If you enjoy working in a team‑oriented environment where quality and adherence to standards are core principles to the work performed, this may be the perfect position for you.

Primary work schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Overtime may be scheduled on Fridays as needed to support production demands.

Production Associates work as part of a team. Strong attendance and punctuality are essential for this role.

Employees are eligible to participate in our competitive benefits package on the first of the month following their date of hire.

Full‑time employees receive company‑paid vacation time, sick time, and holidays.

Wages start at $19.00 per hour.

What you’ll get to do

You will work with a team to achieve production goals, taking ownership of the final product, ensuring the end product adheres to specifications and quality standards.

• Assemble components according to written work instructions and specifications
• Support part inspections to verify compliance with quality standards
• Perform assigned daily cleaning and maintenance tasks to uphold a safe and organized work environment

What you bring to the team

• Production Associates uphold high standards of safety and workmanship.
• This position requires standing up to 10 hours per day and occasionally lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Experience using small hand and power tools is a plus.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Relevant Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Reading blueprints
• Attention to detail
• Digital literacy skills

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate

Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Re:Build is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail] or you may call us at 617.909.6275.