Production Helper

Manufacturing Inc; Killingly (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Incentive bonus program

First shift hours

Job summary

Manufacturing Inc. seeks detail-oriented team members for a parts measuring project on first shift (Mon-Fri, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM). You will use calipers, micrometers, and basic gauges to ensure dimensional accuracy and support assembly, logistics, and utility duties across the plant and warehouse.

Applicants with experience in manufacturing, quality control, or related fields will thrive. Competitive pay starts at $19.00/hr DOE with comprehensive benefits and an incentive bonus program.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience using precision instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
• Solid foundation in practical arithmetic and basic math to evaluate tolerances.
• Prior experience as a Machine Operator, assembly work, or maintaining quality standards in a plant is desirable.
• Background in Warehouse, Logistics, shipping, receiving, forklift operation, or loading products is a plus.
• Candidates from retail, cashier, or fast food with basic measuring capability are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Parts Measurement & Inspection: Use calipers, micrometers, and basic gauges to measure components and verify dimensional accuracy.
• Data Recording & Math Applications: Apply basic math to calculate tolerances and maintain quality logs.
• Manufacturing & Assembly Support: Assist assembly and production teams by inspecting materials and preparing verified parts.
• Warehouse & Logistics Handling: Support Logistics operations, sorting parts, assisting shipping/receiving, and loading products.
• Utility & Material Support: Perform general utility duties across the plant floor with forklift operators and floor leads.

Skills

Measuring Experience

Math Competency

Quality & Technical Skills

Logistics & Material Handling

Transferable Experience

General Utility

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Basic gauges

Job description

We are seeking detail-oriented team members to join us for an upcoming parts measuring project. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining high-performance standards across our Manufacturing and Warehouse operations. Candidates with experience operating basic measuring tools - such as calipers and micrometers - and strong fundamental math skills will thrive in this position. Whether you come from a background as a Machine Operator, in general production, or are transitioning from retail, cashier, or fast food environments, this first-shift position (Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM with a half-hour lunch) offers a great schedule and a collaborative team culture.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive Pay: $19.00 /hr DOE to start! If you are transitioning from another Accounting role, we offer great starting rates for our second-shift hours.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes premium health insurance (medical, dental, vision) and eligibility for an incentive recognition bonus program.

Responsibilities Include

• Parts Measurement & Inspection: Use calipers, micrometers, and basic gauges to accurately measure manufactured components and verify dimensional accuracy.
• Data Recording & Math Applications: Apply basic math skills to calculate tolerances, record exact dimensions, and maintain high quality control logs.
• Manufacturing & Assembly Support: Assist the assembly and production teams by inspecting incoming materials and preparing verified parts for further processing.
• Warehouse & Logistics Handling: Support Logistics operations, including sorting measured parts, assisting with shipping and receiving, and loading products for internal movement.
• Utility & Material Support: Perform general utility duties across the plant floor, collaborating with forklift operators and floor leads to keep project areas safe and organized.

Skills & Qualifications

• Measuring Experience: Hands-on experience using precision instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
• Math Competency: Solid foundation in practical arithmetic and basic math to evaluate component specifications and tolerances.
• Quality & Technical Skills: Prior experience as a Machine Operator, in assembly work, or maintaining strict quality standards in a plant environment is highly desirable.
• Logistics & Material Handling: Background in Warehouse, Logistics, shipping, receiving, operating a forklift, or loading products is a plus.
• Transferable Experience: Candidates with strong work ethics from retail, cashier, or fast food roles are welcome and encouraged to apply, provided they have basic measuring capability.
• General Utility: Flexibility to assist with various utility and production duties as needed throughout the duration of the project.

What's In It for You?

• Great Schedule: Steady first-shift hours (Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM) providing a healthy work-life balance.
• Skill Advancement: Enhance your technical resume with practical experience in precision measuring (calipers, micrometers), technical math, and industrial quality assurance.
• Broad Operational Exposure: Gain hands-on practice across Manufacturing, Warehouse, and general Logistics functions.
• Diverse Career Paths: Opportunities to cross-train alongside Machine Operator staff, forklift material handlers, and shipping and receiving coordinators.
• Welcoming Environment: Great fit for motivated candidates transitioning out of fast food, cashier, or retail work into steady production and plant utility roles.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.