Production Associate

Laborup • Strawberry Plains, TN

2d • $15 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate works at an industrial metal component facility in Mascot, Tennessee. Full-time direct-hire openings span material handling, assembly, component breakdown, cleaning and finishing, quality control, inspection, and other production support functions. Employees can cross-train across production and inspection departments, with opportunities to advance into other production and technical roles. Positions are available on first and second shifts, Monday through Friday, and weekly overtime is available. Base pay is $15–$16 per hour, depending on the role, department, experience, and shift; employees are paid weekly.

Requirements

• Manufacturing or industrial work experience.
• Comfort performing repetitive production work.
• Ability to use basic hand tools.
• Ability to read written work instructions.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand throughout the workday.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical disassembly experience.
• Industrial washing or shot blasting experience.
• Visual inspection experience.
• Precision measurement experience.
• Quality inspection background.
• Lean manufacturing exposure.
• Bearing or heavy industrial component experience.

Responsibilities

• Lift, move, and stage heavy metal components throughout production.
• Break down large industrial components using presses and hand tools.
• Wash and shot blast components before inspection.
• Inspect surfaces for wear, damage, cracks, and reusable components.
• Verify part dimensions using gauges and precision measuring tools.
• Sort reusable and scrap components according to standards.
• Safely operate industrial washers, blast cabinets, and support equipment.
• Perform routine cleaning and basic preventative maintenance on equipment.

Benefits

• Direct-hire, full-time employment from the first day.
• Cross-training in multiple production and inspection departments.
• Stable schedule with regular weekly overtime available.
• Weekly pay.
• Opportunities to advance into production and technical roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed