Production Associate I - O'Neal Manufacturing Services

all O'Neal Industries' Affiliates•Greensboro, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

O’Neal Manufacturing Services is hiring a Production Associate I to perform metal finishing, preparation, blasting, and assembly work in a manufacturing facility. The role pays $15.00–$17.00 per hour, with a $1.00 shift differential, and is scheduled Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Pay is issued weekly. Working under direct supervision, the associate follows safety and quality procedures, uses hand tools and metal-finishing equipment, examines and reports defects, and helps maintain an organized work area. The position involves standing and walking for extended periods, repeated physical movements and lifting, and exposure to common industrial conditions and hazards. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Basic critical-thinking skills and strong attention to detail.
Proficiency using a variety of hand tools.
Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines.
Ability to read and interpret simple blueprints.
Ability to speak, write, and comprehend conversational English.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, including walking 2–5 miles per shift.
Ability to bend, sit, stand, twist, and stoop repeatedly for extended periods.
Ability to repeatedly lift and carry 25–50 pounds from floor to waist and front-carry 25–50 pounds per shift.
Ability to reach overhead, squat, kneel, and climb short ladders or steps.
Ability to coordinate hand and finger movements to grasp and manipulate objects precisely.
Ability to use measuring tools such as box calipers, slide dial calipers, and micrometers.
Ability to safely operate pallet jacks, overhead cranes, and other material-handling equipment.
Ability to read labels, follow safety instructions, and communicate effectively in an industrial environment.
20/30 vision with corrective lenses if needed.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read a tape measure.
Ability to operate an overhead crane using pendant radio controls.

Responsibilities

Follow safety policies, procedures, and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment.
Clean, grind, and finish metal parts using hand or pedestal grinders and other metal-finishing equipment.
Prepare metal parts for further fabrication by flattening or cleaning them to remove distortions, warps, oil, grease, debris, and other residues.
Perform shot-blasting operations according to production specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements.
Assemble products or kits as required.
Operate a crane to move material within the facility.
Examine components for residue, damage, wear, or other defects, and document and report non-conforming materials or product damage.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Ensure error-free work for internal and external customers and follow established processes supporting safety and quality programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.