Production Associate

Job Title: Production Associate

Department: Production / Processing - (Cross-Functional Support)
Location: Microtech Knives, Inc.
300 Chestnut Street Ext, Bradford, PA 16701
Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly
Reports To: Manufacturing Manager

Join Our Esteemed Team at Microtech Knives

Microtech Knives, Inc. is seeking dependable, detail-oriented individuals to join our team as Production Associates. This role is designed to support production flow by assisting with repetitive, high-volume, and task-based operations that help streamline assembly and manufacturing processes.

Production Associates are flexible team members who provide hands-on support across departments based on production needs, allowing skilled assemblers and operators to remain focused on core build tasks while maintaining Microtech’s uncompromising quality standards.

Your Role

As a Production Associate, you will assist production teams by performing standardized support tasks that improve efficiency, flow, and throughput. This role requires flexibility, attention to detail, and a strong team mindset.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Perform task-based production support operations, including but not limited to:
  • Tumbling
  • Sorting
  • Inspecting
  • Pressing pocket clips
  • Machine Operation
  • Staging and organizing parts and components
• Support Assembly and other departments as production demands shift
• Follow standardized work instructions and quality requirements
• Conduct basic visual inspections to ensure parts meet quality standards
• Maintain clean, organized, and efficient work areas
• Assist with packaging, labeling, and preparation of products for internal transfer or shipment
• Accurately complete any required production or tracking documentation
• Adhere to all safety policies, PPE requirements, and workstation standards
• Escalate defects, concerns, or abnormalities to supervision promptly

What You Need to Succeed

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with consistency and accuracy
• Strong attention to detail and quality awareness
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Manual dexterity and basic hand-eye coordination
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
• Willingness to move between departments and tasks as needed
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred (Not Required):

• Prior manufacturing, assembly, or production support experience
• Experience working in a fast-paced or task-driven environment

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Ability to perform repetitive hand motions
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs as required
• Manufacturing environment with tools, machinery, and production noise
• Must comply with PPE and safety requirements at all times

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• On-the-job training and skill development
• Opportunity to grow into assembly or skilled production roles
• A culture rooted in accountability, craftsmanship, and American grit

Our Core Values

All Production Associates are expected to demonstrate Microtech Knives’ core values:

• Uncompromising Excellence
• Built to Dominate
• Own the Work
• Fearlessly Forward
• Loyal to Our Core
• Rooted in American Grit

Equal Opportunity Employer

Microtech Knives, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.