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Manufacturing Associate

Confidential
Confidential Salary
Indianapolis, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 11/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2027

Stable, well respected Northwest side, Indianapolis manufacturer is seeking well qualified individuals to strengthen our grinding department. The position is day shift. We offer a clean and safe, state of the art workplace. We offer benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, short term disability, paid holidays and paid vacation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Basic mechanical skills
  • Use of hand tools
  • Locate materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders
  • Understanding and use of inventory and inventory control
  • Operate axel grinders, sanders and other powered tools
  • Maintain proper care of powered tools and machinery
  • Must pay close attention to create accurate finished product
  • Work as member of a team
  • Communicate with other employees and departments about work related processes
  • Keep work areas clean and safe
  • Use company ERP system
  • Additional related duties as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS

  • Must be able to use basic hand tools
  • Must have basic mechanical skills
  • Ability to understand and use inventory control system
  • Must be able to read and interpret information in work orders
  • Ability to learn the use of axel grinders, sanders and other power tools
  • Good attention to detail
  • Must observe safety and environmental rules and regulations at all times
  • Ability to learn tasks quickly

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • Able to use basic hand tools
  • Prior manufacturing experience, a plus
  • Basic computer experience with windows based products
  • Inventory control experience, a plus
  • Ability to use company ERP system

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Ability to lift 20-50 lbs. continuously
  • Ability to work in non-air conditioned manufacturing environment
  • Constant standing
  • Frequent bending and stooping
  • Clean work environment
  • Exposure to noise, dust, and airborne particles
  • Tools provided
  • Safety training and other required PPE provided
  • Must submit to pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Excellent attendance and punctuality history
  • Make decisions based on experience and available data
  • Require minimal supervision to complete work and meet production deadlines
  • Strives to meet or exceed job requirements
  • Ability to work well with others

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • Grinding: 3 years (Required)
  • Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Indianapolis, IN 46268 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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