Manufacturing Associate - Night Shift (Operator)

Marvin•Salem, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Marvin Composites is hiring a Manufacturing Associate to operate pultrusion and extrusion equipment and manufacture composite components to required specifications. The role supports efficient production and consistent product quality under Marvin Composites’ Quality Management System, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements. Success requires attention to detail, a commitment to quality and safety, craftsmanship, and a willingness to learn and adapt. This position works a 12-hour overnight schedule from 6:30 PM to 6:45 AM. The rotating schedule is 36 hours in Week 1 (Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and 48 hours in Week 2 (Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday), totaling seven workdays every 14 days. The posting lists a base hourly rate of $21.55–$23.00 depending on experience and states potential pay of $27.62–$29.14 per hour including night differential, weekend premium, and overtime. It also lists compensation of $21.55–$24.10.

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 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.
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.