Candidate Source is working with a growing custom manufacturer in the Richmond, VA area to hire Production Associates. This is a direct hire position. You'll be hired directly by the company from day one, not as a temp. Whether you're brand new to manufacturing or have years on a production floor, we want to talk to you. Your specific role will be determined during the interview based on your skills, experience, and interests, so you'll be placed where you're set up to succeed.
Shift/Hours
2nd Shift: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Must be available to work every other Saturday
Pay: $22-$26/hr based on experience
Direct hire, full-time position
Job Duties
Build and assemble custom products by reading drawings and blueprints
Use hand tools and shop equipment to fit and join components
Perform brazing or welding tasks as assigned, with training available
Build crates and package finished products for shipment
Inspect your work for quality and accuracy
Keep your work area clean, organized, and safe
Work with your team to hit daily production goals
Job Requirements
NO MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Steady work history, since reliability matters more than experience
Comfortable using hand tools and working with your hands all shift
Able to follow detailed drawings and written instructions
Willing to learn and grow into higher-skilled roles
Team player on a collaborative production floor
Reliable transportation and consistent attendance
Able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally and to stand, bend, and move throughout the shift, with good manual dexterity and close-detail vision
Nice to Have (Not Required)
Manufacturing, metalworking, welding, or assembly experience
Forklift experience or certification
OSHA 10-hour certification
Hands-on work in construction, automotive, warehouse, or the trades, all of which translate well
Why You'll Want This Job
Direct hire from day one, with no temp period
Competitive pay of $22-$26/hr
Growing company with room to advance into higher-skilled roles
Training provided, so no manufacturing experience is needed
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