Manufacturing Associate - Night Shift (Operator)

Marvin Composites•Salem, VA

9d•$22 - $24

About The Position

Marvin Composites is hiring a Manufacturing Associate to help manufacture composite components to required specifications. The role supports efficient operation of pultrusion and extrusion equipment and consistent product quality, following Marvin Composites’ Quality Management System and contributing to process improvements. The position suits someone with attention to detail, a commitment to quality and safety, and a willingness to learn and adapt. This is a 12-hour overnight shift from 6:30 PM to 6:45 AM. The schedule alternates between 36 hours in Week 1 (Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and 48 hours in Week 2 (Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday), working seven of every 14 days. The stated base hourly rate is $21.55–$23.00 depending on experience. The posting also lists pay potential including night differential, weekend premium, and overtime of $27.62–$29.14 per hour, and separately lists compensation of $21.55–$24.10. Marvin Composites produces custom fiberglass components used in Marvin windows and doors. The company describes its benefits as including health insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement savings match, a $300 annual wellbeing account, a paid Better Living Day, annual profit sharing, coordinated volunteer opportunities, and a hardship assistance fund.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to follow detailed processes and uphold quality standards in a manufacturing environment.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment or production issues.
Comfort working a 12-hour shift and performing hands-on, physical work.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
Ability to learn and apply pultrusion techniques, including tooling care and material identification.
Basic understanding of manufacturing processes or willingness to learn in a hands-on environment.
Dependability and a team-oriented mindset to support production goals.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform quality checks throughout the pultrusion process to ensure products meet specifications.
Set up, operate, and shut down equipment while maintaining proper tooling care and fiber loading techniques.
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, documenting key process variables to support consistency and quality.
Disassemble, clean, and reassemble pultrusion dies to support efficient operations.
Provide on-the-job training to colleagues and assist as a Pultrusion Inspector when needed.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including managing hazardous waste streams.