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Manufacturing Associate | Multiple Shifts
Location: Davenport, IA
Pay: $16.00–$18.00 per hour
Shifts Available: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Shift
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Overview:
We are hiring dependable Manufacturing Machine Operators for multiple full-time openings in Davenport, Iowa.
These positions are a strong fit for candidates with 1–2 years of manufacturing, production, machine operation, warehouse, or quality inspection experience. Applicants should be comfortable working around industrial machinery and completing hands-on production work.
Multiple departments and shifts are available.
Available Opportunities
Depending on your experience and interests, you may be considered for positions involving:
- Machine operation
- Entry-level CNC machine operation
- Product inspection and quality checks
- Grinding and finishing
- Packaging and material handling
- Shipping and receiving
- General production support
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities may vary by department but can include:
- Operate production machinery safely and efficiently
- Load and unload materials or parts
- Monitor machines during the production process
- Inspect finished products for quality and accuracy
- Use basic measuring tools and follow work instructions
- Package, label, and prepare products for shipment
- Complete production paperwork and enter basic information into computer systems
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Follow all safety and quality procedures
- Report equipment or production problems to a supervisor
Qualifications
- At least 1 year of recent manufacturing, production, warehouse, or machine operation experience preferred
- Willingness to learn new machines and manufacturing processes
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Strong attendance and reliability
- Basic math and measurement skills
- Comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment
- Ability to stand for most of the shift
- Ability to lift and move materials as required
- Willingness to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift
Previous CNC experience is helpful but not required for all positions.
What We Are Looking For
The strongest candidates will have:
- A consistent work history
- Previous experience working around production equipment
- Good attention to detail
- A safety-focused attitude
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- An interest in building long-term manufacturing experience
Pay and Schedule
- Pay ranges from $16.00–$18.00 per hour based on experience, position, and shift
- Full-time schedules
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift opportunities available
- Overtime may be available depending on production needs
Apply Today
Apply today with an updated resume or a detailed description of your recent manufacturing experience. Qualified applicants will be contacted to discuss available departments, shifts, and next steps.