Production Operator

Gates Corporation; Salem (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) matching

2 weeks paid vacation

8 sick days

11 paid holidays

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Gates Corporation in Salem, NH is looking for a Production Operator to join their team. This role involves assembling various sizes of tube or hydraulic hose assemblies, operating production machinery, and ensuring products meet quality standards.

The ideal candidate should possess basic reading, math, and computer skills along with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The position offers full-time benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, understand, and follow both written and verbal work instructions in English.
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week, with additional overtime as needed.
• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble various sizes and product lines of tube or hydraulic hose assemblies.
• Operate equipment to build, cure, process, cut, package, and prepare products for shipment.
• Utilize a variety of tools and machines for assembly tasks.
• Examine materials visually or physically to ensure conformance with established standards.

Skills

Basic reading skills

Basic math skills

Computer skills

Measurement skills

Welding experience (a plus)

Job description

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

WHAT TO EXPECT

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open‑minded and well‑rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Salem, NH plant, you will be a Production Operator.

This role is part of the production team, responsible for assembling various sizes and product lines of tube or hydraulic hose assemblies. Assemblers operate equipment to build, cure, process, cut, package, and prepare products for shipment. The majority of the workday is spent using production machinery to ensure products meet our high‑quality standards. You'll join a supportive, team‑oriented environment where collaboration is key, and every product is crafted with care for our customers.

Key responsibilities (to name a few)

• Performing assembly tasks
• Utilizing a variety of tools and machines
• Working in a team supporting the safety, productivity, and delivery of high‑quality products.
• Constantly demonstrate safe working habits and follow all safety requirements.
• Examine materials visually or physically to ensure conformance with established standards.
• Operate machine controls including recognizing warning devices on machines throughout the process.
• Plans, evaluates, sets up and runs needed equipment and verifies compliance.
• Use of scanners & internal production systems

ABOUT YOU

• Basic reading, math, computer, and measurement skills required
• Ability to read, understand, and follow both written and verbal work instructions in English required
• Welding experience is a plus
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week, with additional overtime as needed
• Ability to perform well in a fast‑paced, high‑volume production environment
• Must be a team‑oriented individual who values and supports a collaborative manufacturing environment

Shifts Available

• Monday‑Thursday 6pm‑6am (train on 1st shift)

BENEFITS

• Full‑time
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options:
  • Benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• Eligible for 2 weeks of paid vacation, additionally 8 sick days
• 11 paid holidays
• 401(k): company matching up to 6%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

WHY GATES?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate in "One Gates" and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real‑world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any other consideration defined by law.

The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to loud. Temperatures can vary depending on weather conditions and can be extreme. Gates is managed in accordance with OSHAS requirements and requires all employees to wear steel‑toed shoes, safety glasses and a hard hat.