Production Support

HUSSEY SEATING COMPANY•North Berwick, ME

5d•$19 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Support employee assists throughout the manufacturing facility wherever production needs are greatest. Assignments may include drilling holes in parts; cutting pipe and square tubing; assembling Power Frames and Sure-Step products; hanging and removing parts on the Wet Coat and Powder Coat lines; performing spot-welding tasks; and assisting Shipping with staging shipments. The role supports continuous production flow, quality, and efficiency across multiple work centers. This is an hourly, non-exempt position at Hussey Seating in North Berwick, Maine. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with overtime available during periods of high product demand. The anticipated starting pay range is $19.06 to $28.58 per hour; individual compensation depends on factors including experience, skills, education, certifications, internal equity, and job responsibilities. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. The role involves frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling 1–50 pounds, and requires wearing personal protective equipment as needed. Hussey Seating is a family-owned company that has been building places where people come together since 1835. The company describes its workplace as grounded in teamwork, integrity, mutual respect, and a commitment to supporting employees and providing opportunities to grow. It offers competitive pay and benefits, profit sharing, and learning and development opportunities. Hussey Seating Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong understanding of basic measuring tools, including vernier calipers and tape measures.
Safety-first mindset.
Ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing production requirements and support multiple work centers as needed.
Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints and apply dimensions to manufactured parts.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor.
Highly motivated self-starter and team player, able to establish and maintain good working relationships with internal teams.
Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and/or pull 1–50 pounds.
Must wear personal protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills and ability to learn and use manufacturing ERP systems; IFS is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in various production roles as needed to ensure continuous workflow.
Operate drill presses, cut-off saws, and Bridgeport milling machines.
Operate an overhead hoist.
Load and unload parts on the Wet Coat line.
Assemble painted parts, including packing and palletizing finished products.
Operate a drill press, punch press, or riveting machine to assist with assembly operations.
Use basic hand tools.
Set up and maintain a clean, well-organized, and safe work environment in accordance with 6S.
Maintain accurate product counts and inventory at the workstation.
Understand and follow product acceptability and quality requirements.
Perform quality checks to verify products meet standards and identify defects.
Rework or repair assembled parts according to engineering specification changes.
Stage materials and pallets for shipments.
Perform additional tasks as assigned to support production flow and maintain efficiency during non-peak periods.