Production Assistant

Chief Buildings is seeking a Production Assistant to join the Chief team. In this role, you will support general machine operations across various production areas, including equipment setup, parts processing, and final inspection. You will play a key role in maintaining smooth workflow and supporting production goals through hands-on involvement with machinery and materials. To be successful in this position, you should be mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Set up multiple machines for production and collaborate effectively with team members to maintain a cohesive workflow.
• Execute regular maintenance tasks on designated machinery and ensure accurate completion of documentation and computer-based data entry.
• Maintain compliance with quality control procedures by monitoring processes and inspecting outputs.
• Carry out responsibilities with safety and efficiency as a priority, contributing to a clean and hazard-free workspace.
• Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes as needed.

Education:

• High School Diploma, or GED, preferred.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements:

• Foundational understanding of hand tools, including tape measures, squares, and protractors.
• Preferred experience in metal fabrication and operating overhead cranes.
• Proficient in interpreting fabrication drawings.
• Strong mathematical skills, particularly with fractions and decimals.

Shift:

• 2nd Shift 4:30pm-3:00am

The Company:

Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.

A brand of Chief Industries, Chief Buildings has designed and manufactured a wide variety of construction solutions for customers located throughout the United State since 1966. Specific applications include manufacturing, commercial, community and agricultural buildings. Each structure is designed to meet the needs of the customer. Chief Buildings are sold by authorized builders throughout the United States, and are manufactured in Grand Island, Nebraska, Lancaster, South Carolina, and Rensselaer, Indiana.

Our Benefits:

This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including

• Paid vacation/time off
• 401(k) retirement plan plus company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability benefits
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Financial wellness coaching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays (8)
• Employee discounts
• Education assistance
• And much more.

**Chief Industries Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the basis of equal employment opportunity for all and to providing employees and applicants with a work atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on professional demand, job requirements and qualifications, without regard to color, race, family status, religion or belief, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the settings in which work is being completed. Chief Industries Inc. will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Chief Industries Inc. encourages all to apply for any available jobs. If you need additional assistance with the application process, please call 308-389-7200.**