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Production Associate - 1st shift

Nexthermal Corporation
Battle Creek, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/8/2026

Job Description:

Responsible for completion of production duties to assemble cartridge and/or coil heaters. Operate production equipment to create items by approved work instructions and manufacturing processes successfully meeting department safety, production and quality goals.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Assemble and aid in the process of cartridge heaters by plasma welding, crimping, sleeving, stamping and soldering.
  • Responsible for reading Cad Drawings attached to work orders to complete the process.
  • Responsible for reading and understanding work orders and instructions.
  • Prepares work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists, gathering parts, subassemblies, tools and material.
  • Positions parts and subassemblies by using templates or reading measurements.
  • Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit, fastening parts and subassemblies.
  • Verifies specifications by measuring complete component.
  • Responsible for being proficient in cartridge heater process, which includes tube cut, kitting, winding, assembly and sand fill.
  • Responsible for being proficient in cartridge end product process, which includes swaging, straightening, grinding, lathing and/or testing product.
  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing other duties assigned and defined for work orders.
  • Clean, air conditioned environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.50 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have experience working in a manufacturing environment?

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Battle Creek, MI 49037 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Battle Creek, MI 49037: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $15

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