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Production Associate - 1st Shift

Tanis Brush
Waukesha, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/2/2026
 All applications will receive responses via email, usually within 1-4 business days. Please check your spam folder if you do not receive a response.
 Summary
The Production Associate is responsible for various assigned tasks including loading machines, assembly, secondary operations such as trimming and crimping, as well as other tasks and duties as assigned. You will use your hands or machines to do the job with greater precision. You'll also be responsible for inspecting finished products, packing boxes, and adhering to safety protocols. To ensure success as a Production Associate, you should have meticulous attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and follow written and verbal instructions.

An employee must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities, meeting the performance objectives set by management. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of the job.

Pay Range
This position ranges from $20-22/hr paid on a biweekly basis.
All employees are eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

Schedule
1st shift; Monday - Thursday 5am-3pm

Benefits
  • Medical (Anthem)
  • Dental (Anthem)
  • Vision (Anthem)
  • Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Insurance
  • 401k with matching
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Incentive Plan
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. The employee will follow established best practices, procedures, and instructions to perform tasks safely and without product defects reporting gaps to their supervisor.
  • Trim, cut, finish, or assemble materials per work order instructions.
  • Package and label materials per work order instructions.
  • Use measuring tools and devices to perform inspections.
  • Bundle and prepare filament, pack and inject molds.
  • Complete inspection sheets and forms as necessary per work order.
  • Clean up equipment and work area daily following 6S guidelines.
  • Participate in the development of work instructions or continuous improvement projects.
  • Follow all safety policies and support ISO 9001 & ISO 13485 Quality Management Systems.
  • Perform duties as assigned.
Qualifications
An individual must be able to follow work instructions for each task assigned to perform this job successfully. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Requires mathematical skills that require the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. 
  • Must be able to read measuring devices i.e., ruler, tape measure, calipers, scale.
  • Requires good oral and written communication skills to interact with employees. 
  • Must possess a high attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Education and/or Experience 
  • High School Diploma /GED equivalent.
  • Minimum 6 months Assembly/Manufacturing experience required.
  • Forklift experience a plus.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
Activities are performed on a routine basis using personal protective equipment (PPE) such as glasses, shoes, and earplugs. 

Frequent:
  • Seeing
  • Hearing
  • Standing, walking or mobility for long periods of time
  • Lifting, pulling, or pushing up to 50 pounds without assistance
  • Climbing, stooping, or kneeling
  • Fingering, grasping, feeling, typing
Activities are performed on a routine basis using personal protective equipment (PPE) such as glasses, shoes, and earplugs. At times, face shields, aprons, suits, and other PPE may be required.

Employee will operate various hand tools, power hand tools and machine tools.
Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Work Environment
Normal factory environment. Slight exposure to dust, noise, fumes, and oils is present.

 

Salary : $20 - $22

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