What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Associate position at Thermaline?
About Us
Thermaline is a growing stainless steel fabrication shop building high-quality heat exchangers and sanitary components for the food, beverage, bio/pharmaceutical, and industrial markets.
Position Summary
The Production Associate is an entry-level role designed to support our production team across multiple stations on the shop floor. New team members will rotate through different areas — including material handling, quality control support, packaging and shipping, cleaning, and polishing — to learn the full production process and help us identify where each person can thrive. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start a career in manufacturing, learn new skills, and grow with a fast-moving team. We have multiple openings available.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Material Handler with receiving, inventory, and parts tracking tasks.
- Assist Quality Control with basic inspection support, part labeling, and traceability documentation.
- Clean, polish, and prep parts to meet quality standards prior to packaging.
- Package finished parts to order, including labeling, protection, and preparation for shipment.
- Help with shipping and receiving tasks, including loading, unloading, and staging materials.
- Perform general shop tasks such as material movement, organization, sweeping, and keeping work areas clean and safe.
- Rotate through different stations as needed to support production and learn the full workflow.
- Follow standard work instructions, safety procedures, and direction from team leads.
What We're Looking For
- Reliable, on-time, and ready to put in a solid day's work.
- Self-motivated with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Detail-oriented and able to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and standing on your feet for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
- Open to rotating between job stations to find the right fit.
- No prior experience required — we'll train the right person.
- Experience in a shop, warehouse, or hands-on work environment is a plus.
- Experience with hand tools and power tools is a plus.
- Experience with inventory management, shipping, or receiving is a plus.
- Curiosity about manufacturing or an interest in learning how things are built is a plus.
What We Offer
- Paid on-the-job training across multiple production stations.
- Opportunities for advancement as you grow with the team.
- Four 10-hour shifts per week (three-day weekends) or Five 8-hour shifts per week.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid holidays and vacation.
- Profit sharing and bonuses.
- BBQ lunch every Thursday.
Compensation
Competitive entry-level pay with room to grow as you build skills and take on more responsibility.
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $30