General Labor/Parts Cleaner

Screen Machine Industries • Pataskala, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Parts Cleaner cleans, prepares, inspects, and stages manufactured components to meet quality and production standards. The role supports manufacturing operations by removing oil, grease, debris, metal shavings, and other contaminants from parts before they are assembled, coated, painted, packaged, or shipped. Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing or production environment with exposure to moving machinery, cleaning solutions, metal components, noise, oils, and varying temperatures. Safety regulations and required personal protective equipment (PPE) must be followed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions and safety procedures.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing quality standards.
• Ability to use hand tools and cleaning equipment safely.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to meet production goals and deadlines.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, and regularly bend, stoop, reach, and lift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and more with assistance.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, machinery, oils, cleaning chemicals, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and steel-toe footwear.

Nice To Haves

• Previous manufacturing, production, warehouse, or industrial cleaning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean manufactured parts using solvents, pressure washers, grinders, wire brushes, and hammer-and-chisel methods.
• Remove dirt, grease, oils, rust inhibitors, metal chips, and other contaminants from parts and components.
• Inspect parts for cleanliness, damage, defects, or non-conformance to quality standards.
• Operate and maintain parts-washing equipment according to established procedures.
• Prepare parts for assembly, coating, painting, packaging, or shipment.
• Follow work instructions, quality requirements, and production schedules.
• Handle cleaning chemicals safely and dispose of waste materials according to company procedures and environmental regulations.
• Maintain a clerk area following 5S principles.
• Assist production teams with material handling and general manufacturing support as needed.
• Complete production and quality documentation accurately and promptly.
• Follow company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance policies.
• 401(k) options with up to 4% company match.
• $20,000 life insurance policy for the employee, paid for by Screen Machine.
• Prorated first-year PTO after completion of a 90-day probationary period.
• Graduated PTO schedule based on seniority, with increases at the 1-year, 5-year, and 10-year anniversaries.
• Supplemental benefit policies available for purchase, including long- and short-term disability.
• Employee discount on purchased tools and items.
• Reduced cost on company-branded uniforms.
• Voluntary life insurance for the employee, spouse, and children with guaranteed issue.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED