Production Associate

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable full-time employment

Overtime opportunities

On-the-job training

Team-oriented environment

Growth and advancement

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking dependable Production Associates for a fast-paced manufacturing team. You will operate production equipment, perform finishing processes, handle materials, and support daily manufacturing operations while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Key duties include buffing, polishing, grinding, welding support, and material handling. The role offers full-time hours with first shift and overtime as needed, requiring reliable attendance

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production setting is preferred.
• Experience with grinding, polishing, welding, fabrication, or finishing processes is a plus.
• Ability to safely operate or learn to operate material handling equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and perform finishing processes.
• Assist with basic welding and finishing as needed.
• Transport materials and finished products around the facility.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, pump carts, and overhead cranes (training provided).
• Maintain production flow and meet established goals.
• Inspect materials and finished work to ensure quality standards.
• Follow all safety procedures and work instructions.
• Keep work area clean and organized.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Grinding/polishing/welding

Material handling equipment

Quality focus

Reading/writing instructions

Attendance reliability

Overtime flexibility

Team collaboration

Job description

Production Associate

We are seeking dependable Production Associates to join a manufacturing team in a fast-paced production environment. This position involves operating production equipment, performing finishing processes, handling materials, and supporting daily manufacturing operations while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Job Duties

• Perform buffing, polishing, grinding, and sandblasting operations on manufactured parts
• Assist with basic welding and finishing processes as needed
• Operate pneumatic tools, hand tools, and production equipment
• Transport materials and finished products throughout the facility
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, pump carts, and overhead cranes (training provided as needed)
• Maintain production flow and meet established production goals
• Inspect materials and completed work to ensure quality standards are met
• Follow all company safety procedures, work instructions, and quality requirements
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Assist with general manufacturing and production tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing or production experience preferred
• Experience with grinding, polishing, welding, fabrication, or finishing processes preferred
• Ability to safely operate or learn to operate material handling equipment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
• Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime as needed
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the shift
• Frequent lifting, bending, stooping, and material handling
• Ability to work in a physically demanding manufacturing environment
• Ability to safely handle large and heavy parts
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining quality standards

Schedule

• Full-time position
• First Shift
• Schedule: Thursday through Monday
• Hours: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• Overtime and schedule flexibility required as business demands arise

Benefits of the Position

• Stable full-time employment
• Opportunities for overtime
• Training on manufacturing equipment and material handling systems
• Skill development in fabrication and finishing processes
• Team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities for growth and advancement