Production Technician 2nd shift

Snelling Staffing DFW; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Snelling Staffing DFW is seeking a Manufacturing Technician for a Monday–Friday, full-time role with overtime opportunities. Base pay starts at $20.00 per hour, with additional pay for second and third shifts. The 2nd shift offers a $1.00 differential and runs from 2:00 p.m.

to 10:30 p.m., with base pay of $20 per hour on all shifts. Job duties include following safety procedures, assisting across multiple production areas, loading materials, supporting equipment and workstations, and performing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, production, assembly, or fabrication is a plus.
• Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, or manufacturing equipment is helpful.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read measurements and perform simple math.
• Willingness to learn new processes and cross-train in different areas.
• Dependable, safety-conscious, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE.
• Assist with manufacturing and production activities across multiple work areas.
• Load raw materials, handle finished products, and move products throughout the facility.
• Support production equipment and workstations, including assembly, trimming, wrapping, banding, and roll-forming operations.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and other manufacturing equipment to complete tasks.
• Monitor production output and communicate equipment or quality concerns to Operators and supervisors.
• Perform quality checks to ensure products meet standards and customer expectations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Learn and perform duties in multiple production areas through cross-training.
• Assist with training new team members on equipment, procedures, safety, and quality expectations.
• Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors to meet production goals.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading measurements

Math skills

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Manufacturing Technician

Pay: $20.00 per hour, depending on shift
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Full-Time | Overtime Opportunities

Pay & Shift Opportunities

All shifts start at a base rate of $20 per hour, with additional pay for second and third shifts.

• 2nd Shift: $20.00/hour | 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. (includes $1.00 shift differential)
  

Schedule & Additional Details:

• Monday–Friday work schedule
• Overtime opportunities available
• Mandatory overtime may be required, including approximately one Saturday per month
• Two 30-minute breaks per shift, with one paid break
• Dress code: Jeans or work pants, T-shirt, and steel-toe shoes

What You'll Do

• Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assist with manufacturing and production activities across multiple work areas.
• Load raw materials, handle finished products, stack materials, and move products throughout the facility.
• Support production equipment and workstations, including assembly, trimming, wrapping, banding, and roll-forming operations.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and other manufacturing equipment to complete assigned tasks.
• Monitor production output and communicate equipment or quality concerns to Operators and supervisors.
• Perform quality checks to ensure products meet company standards and customer expectations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Learn and perform duties in multiple production areas through cross-training.
• Assist with training new team members on equipment, procedures, safety, and quality expectations.
• Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors to meet production goals.

Additional duties may be assigned based on business and operational needs.

What We're Looking For

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous manufacturing, production, assembly, or fabrication experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, or manufacturing equipment is helpful.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read measurements, use basic measuring tools, and perform simple math.
• Willingness to learn new processes and cross-train in different production areas.
• Dependable, safety-conscious, and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This is an active, hands-on manufacturing position. Technicians should be comfortable working in a production environment that is not climate-controlled.

Job requirements include:

• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, and twisting.
• Occasional kneeling, crouching, climbing, and crawling.
• Lifting materials, tools, or products weighing up to 55 pounds.
• Working around manufacturing machinery, moving equipment, and vehicles.
• Working in areas that may be loud and exposed to changing temperatures and outdoor weather conditions.