Production Associate - 1st Shift (6AM - 2PM)

Welser Profile GmbH; Valley City, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

401K + Company Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Exercise Facility Reimbursement

Job summary

Welser Profile North America is seeking a Production Associate for 1st shift (6AM – 2PM). You will work on the floor with roll-forming and finalization teams, ensuring machines run smoothly, materials move efficiently, and orders stay on schedule.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (GED) and manufacturing experience, with proficiency in reading drawings and using measurement tools. You will work in a team, adhere to safety standards, and take on various duties to improve performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work directly on the floor alongside the roll-forming and finalization teams, helping keep machines running, materials moving, and production flowing.
• Assist with coil/material changeovers, pack and move finished products, and jump in to rework or repack parts so customer orders stay accurate and on schedule.
• Inspect parts using visual checks or gauges, handle basic setup or troubleshooting tasks, and maintain precise counts of everything you process.
• Stay adaptable by helping in other production areas when needed.
• Always follow EHS standards and take responsibility for product quality—including stopping production if something isn’t right.
• Be ready to take on additional duties that help strengthen the overall performance of your team and the department.

Skills

Read & interpret docs

Measuring tools

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers & Calipers

Hand tools

Job description

Production Associate - 1st Shift (6AM - 2PM)

Job Category : Manufacturing

Requisition Number : PRODU001456

• Posted : April 10, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Welser Profile North America
615 Liverpool Drive
Valley City, OH 44280, USA

Description

Work directly on the floor alongside the roll-forming and finalization teams, helping keep machines running, materials moving, and production flowing.

• Assist with coil/material changeovers, pack and move finished products, and jump in to rework or repack parts so customer orders stay accurate and on schedule.
• Inspect parts using visual checks or gauges, handle basic setup or troubleshooting tasks, and maintain precise counts of everything you process.
• Stay adaptable by helping in other production areas when needed.
• Always follow EHS standards and take responsibility for product quality—including stopping production if something isn’t right.
• Be ready to take on additional duties that help strengthen the overall performance of your team and the department.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Prior manufacturing experience is a plus.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Able to read and interpret documents i.e. safety rules, work instructions, prints, and control plans.
• Ability to use various measuring tools including micrometers, calipers, pin gauges, and other hand tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Must work effectively in a team.
• Must have excellent attention to detail.

Physical Requirements

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud; hearing protection is provided and required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, coolant, or airborne particles and will work near moving mechanical parts.

• Ability to repetitively lift up to 75 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to stand and walk for the duration of an 8-hour shift, including frequent movements such as bending, stooping, and maintaining balance while stepping on/off low platforms.
• Adequate upper body strength and endurance to perform repetitive manual banding tasks including ability to push, pull, and crank a banding lever with increasing resistance. This action may be required once every 6 to 10 minutes.
• Possessing sufficient reach and arm span to wrap bands around bundles of varying sizes
• Ability to use hand-eye coordination for a variety of responsibilities, including working with tools, equipment, and simple tasks that require attention to detail.
• Ability to visually inspect parts and use of hands to use measuring gauges.

What We Offer You

Benefits for You and Your Family

• MedicalInsurance plan options.
• Vision Insurance
• Life, Disability, and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Additional Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• 401K + Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Exercise Facility Reimbursement

Learning and Development

With our long history, there are many resources fordevelopment and growthincluding structured training pathways, emphasis on cross-training, continuous improvement initiatives,and other opportunities for employees to engage with the organization.

Diverse and Inclusive Culture

We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that's how the best work gets done. You'll find we like to have fun here, too.

We believe a diverse workforce is a key driver of success for our business. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants of Welser Profile are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or any other protected characteristic.

Preferred

High School or better.

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