Production Associate

CL ca84905b ef4f 4fb8 9a90 b4a20097910a; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health, Dental & Vision

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Gym membership reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Benchmark, a local manufacturing company, is seeking a full-time Production Associate in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. You will operate machines, load programs, and handle product flow from inventory to finished goods. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely multitasking, and safety consciousness.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED with 2 years in production; preferred CNC experience and a technical certificate. Competitive wages and strong benefits await the right person.

Qualifications

• Education—High School Diploma or GED
• Experience—2 years in a production environment
• Skill Sets— Good verbal and written communication; read procedure cards; basic computer skills; use digital calipers; attention to detail
• Preferred Qualifications— Technical certificate in Machine Technology; 5 years in CNC production

Responsibilities

• Operate machines and load programs and data
• Load product into equipment and set proper tools
• Follow procedures to produce parts on manual machines and lathes
• Check product for finish, design and consistency
• Maintain and lubricate machines; manage coolant and oil
• Receive, scan, and move products through inventory system
• Ensure quality through inspection and adjustments as needed

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Procedure reading

Digital calipers

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical certificate in Machine Technology

Tools

CNC equipment

Machine operation software

Job description

About us: Benchmark is a local, family-owned manufacturing company that has been around for over 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 & vision plans, vacation or paid time off, employee discount programs and retirement plan options.

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.

Essential Functions:

Machine Operation

• Load Proper Program and data to machine
• Load product into equipment
• Load proper tools
• Follow proper procedure to produce product on manual machines and lathes

Background

• Apply correct surface finishes using various methods.

System Check-in and Checkout

• Receive product from inventory and scan into work system.
• Send product to appropriate departments
• Send finished product to inventory and scan out

Quality Control

• Check product for any flaws in finish, design, and/or consistency

Maintenance and Scrap Control

• Clean and oil machines
• Fill coolant (sprayers) and way oil units on machines

Minimum/Essential Qualifications:

• Education—High School Diploma or GED
• Experience—2 years working in a production environment
• Skill Sets— Good verbal and written communication, Ability to read and follow procedure cards, Basic computer skills, Ability to use digital calipers, Attention to detail
• Other— Punctuality, consistent quality of work, positive attitude, eager to learn, safety conscious, efficient, accountable, honest and motivated

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education—Technical certificate in Machine Technology
• Experience—5 years experience in a production environment running CNC equipment

Benefits:

• 401(k) with 6% Employer Match
• Health, Dental and Vision coverage options
• Supplemental Short-term and Hospital Income policies available
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Heath & Wellness Programs - Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Advancement Opportunities

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Here at Benchmark we value diversity & belonging and are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic, and are fairly and equitably compensated based on current market data. If you need assistance, or an accommodation, please let your Human Resources team know.

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