Production Worker, Temp – Paint

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a hands-on manufacturing associate in Houston, TX. The role involves operating production machinery, inspecting products for quality, and supporting materials handling in a busy facility.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, strong mechanical aptitude, and familiarity with metrology tools. The position requires vigilance in safety and quality, with tasks including cleaning, maintenance, and data recording.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED certificate and/or industrial experience.
• Mechanical ability.
• Ability to read various dimensional metrology instruments.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and quality control.
• Experience or ability with forklifts, hammers, hoists, jacks, ladders, screwdrivers, slings, tape measures, hand tools, measuring instruments, and power tools such as saws.
• Knowledge of mechanical machines, paint systems, and assembly operations.
• Ability to work in normal manufacturing environment conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery or assist machine operators.
• Examine products for conformance to quality standards.
• Observe equipment operations and report malfunctions.
• Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items manually or using hoists.
• Count finished products to determine order completion.
• Mark or tag identification on parts.
• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
• Supply or hold materials and tools for production workers.
• Clean work areas, equipment, doors, and frame components.
• Clean and lubricate equipment.
• Record product inspection counts and production dates and times.
• Perform other assigned tasks under supervision.

Skills

Mechanical Ability

Quality Control Knowledge

Forklift Operation

Dimensional Metrology

Production Process Understanding

Education

High School Diploma

GED Certificate

Tools

Forklifts

Hoists

Hand Tools

Measuring Instruments

Power Tools

Job description

• Operate production machinery or assist machine operators
• Examine products for conformance to quality standards
• Observe equipment operations and report malfunctions
• Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items manually or using hoists
• Count finished products to determine order completion
• Mark or tag identification on parts
• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances
• Supply or hold materials and tools for production workers
• Clean work areas, equipment, doors, and frame components
• Clean and lubricate equipment
• Record product inspection counts and production dates and times
• Perform other assigned tasks under supervision

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED certificate and/or industrial experience
• Mechanical ability
• Ability to read various dimensional metrology instruments
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and quality control
• Experience or ability with forklifts, hammers, hoists, jacks, ladders, screwdrivers, slings, tape measures, hand tools, measuring instruments, and power tools such as saws
• Knowledge of mechanical machines, paint systems, and assembly operations
• Ability to work in normal manufacturing environment conditions

Core Competencies

Demonstrates mechanical ability and knowledge of production processes, quality control, and equipment operation. Proficient in using various hand tools and measuring instruments in a manufacturing environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Mechanical Ability
• Quality Control Knowledge
• Forklift Operation
• Dimensional Metrology
• Production Process Understanding

Hard Skills

• Product Inspection
• Equipment Operation
• Raw Material Handling
• Assembly Operations
• Machine Maintenance

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• GED Certificate

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing Environment
• Quality Standards
• Production Machinery
• Conformance
• Dimensional Metrology

Tools & Technologies

• Forklifts
• Hoists
• Hand Tools
• Measuring Instruments
• Power Tools