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Production Associate - Mandrel Processing

Utility Solutions, Inc
Hickory, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 8/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/6/2026

Founded in 1990, Utility Solutions is a designer and manufacturer of hot-line tools and products for the electrical power industry. Our success is based on working as a team to deliver high-quality products and unsurpassed customer service. We believe that each team member contributes directly to our growth and success as a company. Come grow with us!

We are seeking a Production Associate to join our team in Hickory, NC!

Job Summary:

The Fiberglass Production Associate reports to the Production Supervisor. This position focuses on processing fiberglass components correctly and efficiently.

Duties and Essential Job Functions:

  • Process and prepare fiberglass components for final assembly: tasks include operating the unwinder, operating the puller, operating the saw, and waxing mandrels, etc.

  • Follow Work Orders

  • Operate unwinder machine safely according to approved standard operating procedures (SOPs)

  • Operate puller machine according to approved standard operating procedures (SOPs)

  • Operate fiberglass saw safely according to approved standard operating procedures (SOPs)

  • Responsible for meeting or exceeding all established quality standards

  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations

  • Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results

  • Document actions by completing production and quality forms

  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing other tasks as needed

Experiences / Skills Required:

  • Must have the ability to work in a team atmosphere to obtain common goals and objectives.

  • Demonstrates effective listening skills.

  • Ability to read, comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions.

  • Ability to meet deadlines, concentrate and pay close attention to detail.

  • Adaptability and willingness to perform all given duties.

  • Strong safety orientation.  Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner.

  • Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and specifications provided by engineering.

  • Basic understanding of conventional measuring tools and techniques, to assure compliance with technical specifications.

  • Must be able to multi-task

  • Excellent hand eye coordination

Requirements:

  • High school degree or GED equivalent

  • Manufacturing experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

  • Production environment: dust and grease are common. Significant risks from equipment and environment require constant care and vigilance.  Be able to stand for long periods of time and carry up to 50 lbs.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and hand tools to assemble parts and to reach with hands and arms.

Schedule: 
6:00am-4:30pm Monday-Thursday

Pay:

$16-18/hr

Note: Some production associate positions are temp-to-hire working 520 hours through our associated agency depending on business needs.

Salary : $16 - $18

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