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Manufacturing Support Associate

Ascend Services, Inc.
Manitowoc, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/20/2026

Position Summary:

Support employment manufacturing by producing customer products while assisting the setup, workflow and associate’s knowledge of safety, quality and efficiencies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Collaborating with customers, associates, and organizational leaders.
  • Follow and maintain up-to-date knowledge of customers and ASI production procedures.
  • Assist in monitoring equipment, tools, and supply needs.
  • Assist in setting up safe and efficient work areas tailored to produce efficient quality products.
  • Complete job assignments daily, including all necessary paperwork.
  • Load and unload trucks with the use of a hand jack and/or forklift.
  • Produce hands-on assemblies per customer and ASI standards.
  • Sustain attention to detail and quality standards with a strong drive to complete tasks.
  • Maintain a positive physical and mental workspace atmosphere.
  • Maintain safe and clean working conditions.
  • Respond to or assist in emergency situations promptly.
  • Report on all accidents/injuries along with filling out reports within 24 hours, turn into the Operations Director.
  • Promote and maintain confidentiality of customers products and coworkers.
  • Follow all OSHA rules and regulations.
  • Attend all mandatory training sessions.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

  • Five years’ experience in a fast-paced production atmosphere with product assembling.
  • One year in a supporting role.
  • Apprenticeship in skilled trades or on the job training in manufacturing processes.
  • Forklift, and straight truck experience also a plus (no CDL required).
  • Experience working with people who have diverse abilities.
  • Relevant experience in safety, quality and efficiencies.

SKILLS: Strong hands-on mechanical abilities and organizational skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrate effective problem-solving skills. Demonstrating excellent customer services. Be creative and energized by a highly diverse and collaborative environment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: These requirements must be fulfilled with or without reasonable accommodation.

  • Must pass our pre-employment drug screen and physical, and TB testing.
  • Must be available to work business hours as determined.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., with assistance if needed.
  • Frequent bending, squatting, twisting, and kneeling.
  • Physical stamina to perform active duties throughout the shift.
  • Valid driver’s license in good standing.
  • Must meet vehicle insurability requirements per company insurance carriers.
  • Must pass a criminal background check as a condition of employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving machinery, tools, and equipment.
  • Required use of PPE as defined by company policy.
  • Work may involve varying temperatures, noise levels, and repetitive motions.

Salary : $17 - $19

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