Production Associate

Smithey Ironware Company • North Charleston, SC

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Smithey Ironware is seeking a reliable, hands-on Production Associate to join our cast iron manufacturing team in North Charleston. This is not a siloed role - the Production Associate is a vital part of a collaborative floor where everyone pitches in across stations to keep cookware moving and meet daily production goals. The ideal candidate takes pride in well-crafted products, is comfortable working with machinery and hand tools, and brings a high level of attention to detail and a strong safety mindset to everything they do.

Requirements

• Desire to work quickly, safely, and efficiently, with a collaborative, “how can I help?” attitude.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail when machining, finishing, riveting, and assembling product.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions for processing parts, and to work independently.
• Manual dexterity and the ability to operate handheld power and pneumatic tools safely and accurately.
• Comfort working with machinery and adapting to changing priorities across production stations.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license required for occasional pick-up of parts and local delivery or transfer of product.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Metalworking or workshop experience is a plus.
• Basic computer skills are a plus but not required.
• Prior manufacturing, production, metalworking, or light-industrial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain machinery used to pre-treat and clean cast iron cookware.
• Season cookware to Smithey quality standards, ensuring an even, consistent finish on every piece.
• Perform vibe (vibratory) machining, grinding, and part touch-up using handheld power and pneumatic tools to bring castings to a smooth, finished surface.
• Rivet handles and complete lid assembly and other small-scale component assembly with a high level of detail and consistency.
• Inspect products to ensure they meet quality standards, and identify and label defects for touch-up, return, or disposal.
• Package finished cookware and organize product for shipment and local distribution.
• Support logistics by loading and unloading trucks and moving product between facilities (inter-facility transfers) as needed.
• Conduct physical inventory counts of various goods throughout the shop and warehouse.
• Work closely with the production team to coordinate daily tasks, rotate across stations, assist colleagues during peak times, and maintain a positive, productive culture.
• Share responsibility for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area, including light cleaning and equipment care.
• Follow all Smithey safety policies and OSHA guidelines, including proper use of personal protective equipment and safe operation of equipment and machinery.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Offers of employment may be contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment background check and, where applicable, a drug screen, consistent with Smithey policy and applicable law.

What This Job Offers

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