Demo

Entry-Level Manufacturing Associate – Parts Cleaning + Finishing

JD Machine
Ogden, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 5/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2031

Parts Cleaner – Entry Level – Swing Shift

JD Machine Corp. of Ogden, UT is hiring a full-time Parts Cleaner for our swing shift team. This is a great entry-level opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in doing a job well, and wants to learn more about manufacturing.

No previous manufacturing experience is required. We will train the right person.

Pay: Starting at $16.00/hour
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 3:45 PM–1:45 AM
Shift: Swing Shift
Location: Ogden, UT

About JD Machine Corporation

JD Machine Corporation is a world-class manufacturer of high-value machined parts, sheet metal components, and complex assemblies. We build CNC components for industries including aerospace, defense, communication, mining, and more.

We are a family-owned company with a strong team culture. At JD Machine, no one is just a number. We work hard to strengthen our people, our company, our customers, and our community.

Our team works in a clean, modern facility with state-of-the-art equipment, stable work, and opportunities to grow.

A Day in the Life as a Parts Cleaner

As a Parts Cleaner, you will help prepare finished parts for the next step in the manufacturing process. Your attention to detail will help ensure parts are clean, polished, organized, and ready to move forward to our customers or other departments.

This is a hands-on role where you will work with a team, follow instructions, and help keep production moving.

Responsibilities may include:

  • Cleaning and polishing manufactured parts
  • Checking parts for quality and cleanliness
  • Packaging or preparing parts for movement or shipment
  • Following work instructions and safety procedures
  • Using basic measuring tools as needed
  • Keeping your work area clean and organized
  • Working with team members to complete daily production goals

What We're Looking For

This is an entry-level position, so we are looking for someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, and willing to learn.

A great fit will be someone who:

  • Enjoys working with their hands
  • Pays close attention to detail
  • Can work Monday–Thursday from 3:45 PM–1:45 AM
  • Works well in a team environment
  • Can follow instructions and ask questions when needed
  • Is comfortable standing for long periods of time
  • Can lift up to 40 lbs unassisted
  • Has basic computer and math skills

Helpful but not required:

  • Previous manufacturing experience
  • Previous inventory, receiving, shipping, or ERP system experience

Why Join JD Machine?

We offer:

  • Starting pay of $16.00/hour
  • Stable, full-time work
  • Four-day work week
  • Clean, team-oriented work environment
  • On-the-job training
  • Quarterly team member appreciation activities
  • Opportunities to learn and grow within the company

From the mouths of our own team members:

"Growth in everyone is a priority."

"I have only been here for 1 month and am so proud to work here."

"The culture is really good."

"They want the best for me and want me to excel at life too."

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you are looking for a stable, hands-on entry-level job with a great team, apply today. Our application is quick and mobile-friendly. We look forward to meeting you.

Salary : $16 - $20

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Entry-Level Manufacturing Associate – Parts Cleaning + Finishing.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Build To Stock Skill

    • Income Estimation: $81,938 - $107,157
    • Income Estimation: $84,607 - $110,839
  • Business Process Modeling/Improvement Skill

    • Income Estimation: $75,622 - $94,053
    • Income Estimation: $79,521 - $98,503
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at JD Machine

  • JD Machine Ogden, UT
  • We're hiring an IT Support Specialist at JD Machine Corp. in Ogden, Utah! This is a great opportunity for an IT professional who enjoys solving problems, s... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • JD Machine Ogden, UT
  • We're hiring an IT Support Specialist at JD Machine Corp. in Ogden, Utah! This is a great opportunity for a junior-to-mid-level IT professional who enjoys ... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • JD Machine Ogden, UT
  • Are you someone who enjoys working with your hands, learning new skills, and taking pride in detailed work? At JD Machine Corporation, we're looking for mo... more
  • 7 Days Ago

  • JD Machine North, UT
  • Are you someone who enjoys working with your hands, learning new skills, and taking pride in detailed work? At JD Machine Corporation, we're looking for mo... more
  • 7 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Entry-Level Manufacturing Associate – Parts Cleaning + Finishing jobs in the Ogden, UT area that may be a better fit.

  • The Timken Company Ogden, UT
  • Your Career Begins at Timken If you're ready for a challenging career that provides you with the ability to advance personally and professionally, look to ... more
  • 7 Days Ago

  • The Timken Company Ogden, UT
  • Your Career Begins at Timken If you're ready for a challenging career that provides you with the ability to advance personally and professionally, look to ... more
  • 18 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!