Production Associate

Manpower Group (USA); Portland (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in Portland, OR is seeking a Production Associate to cut, prepare, and move steel materials for fabrication. You will assist welders and fabricators, operate CNC and plasma equipment, and ensure quality before shipment.

The role emphasizes loading/unloading materials, maintaining clean work areas, and strict adherence to OSHA safety procedures around heavy machinery and steel products. Teamwork and reliability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Cutting, grinding, and preparing steel materials for fabrication.
• Assisting welders and fabricators with assembly and production tasks.
• Operating production equipment such as CNC machines, plasma tables, saws, and material-handling equipment.
• Loading, unloading, and moving steel components throughout the shop.
• Cleaning and maintaining work areas and equipment.
• Following OSHA and company safety procedures while working around heavy machinery and steel products.
• Performing quality checks to ensure parts meet specifications before shipment.

Job description

Job Title: Production Associate

Location: Portland Oregon

Pay Range: 22

What’s the Job?

• Cutting, grinding, and preparing steel materials for fabrication.
• Assisting welders and fabricators with assembly and production tasks.
• Operating production equipment such as CNC machines, plasma tables, saws, and material-handling equipment.
• Loading, unloading, and moving steel components throughout the shop.
• Cleaning and maintaining work areas and equipment.
• Following OSHA and company safety procedures while working around heavy machinery and steel products.
• Performing quality checks to ensure parts meet specifications before shipment.

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions

Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals.

In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis and Talent Solutions. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.