Production Associate

Benchmark, Inc.; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned manufacturing company in Tuscaloosa is seeking a full-time Production Associate. The role involves operating machinery, ensuring quality control, and maintaining equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Benefits

401(k) with up to 6% employer match

Health, Dental, and Vision coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a production environment.
• Ability to use digital calipers.

Responsibilities

• Load and operate machines, follow procedures.
• Check product quality for flaws.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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About us: Benchmark is a local, family-owned manufacturing company that has been around for almost 50 years, and we are still growing! We pride ourselves on hiring and keeping good people. Our average employee tenure is 10+ years. We offer our employees competitive wages, career growth, excellent benefits including health, dental and vision plans, vacation or paid time off, employee discount programs, and retirement plan options. Email resume to Tiffany Etheridge at [e-mail].

We are currently seeking a full-time Production Associate responsible for producing customer orders using various equipment and processes. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, able to multitask, possesses great time management skills, and has a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities include:

1. Machine Operation: Load proper program and data to machine, load product into equipment, load proper tools, follow procedures on manual machines and lathes.
2. Background: Apply correct surface finishes using various methods.
3. System Check-in and Checkout: Receive product from inventory, scan into work system, send to appropriate departments, and scan finished product out to inventory.
4. Quality Control: Check product for flaws in finish, design, and consistency.
5. Maintenance and Scrap Control: Clean and oil machines, fill coolant and way oil units.

Minimum/Essential Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years experience in a production environment
• Good communication skills, ability to read and follow procedures, basic computer skills, ability to use digital calipers, attention to detail
• Punctuality, consistent quality, positive attitude, eagerness to learn, safety consciousness, efficiency, accountability, honesty, motivation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical certificate in Machine Technology
• 5 years experience running CNC equipment

Compensation: $15-$19 per hour

Benefits include:

• 401(k) with up to 6% employer match
• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Referral Program
• Health and Wellness Programs - Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Monday - Friday schedule, occasional Saturday half-days

This description is not exhaustive; employees may perform other duties as needed. Benchmark values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For accommodations, contact Human Resources.