Production Associate

Company Overview

Manufacturing Opportunity – 1st Shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday–Friday) Occasional Saturdays as needed

Pay starting at: $18.00/hour + Quarterly Bonus Incentive + Performance/Pay Review after 90 days + Same Day Pay

Looking to start your career in manufacturing or production? Ready to join a company with stability, growth, and a strong reputation for quality?

Pioneer Metal Finishing is the leading surface engineering company in North America. For over 75 years, we’ve delivered consistent, quality metal finishing solutions for mission-critical applications. Our advanced surface modification technologies and scalable execution improve the performance of mission-critical products and enhance brand value for companies in the healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets. We encourage you to learn more about opportunities with Pioneer Metal Finishing and join our team today!

Overview

As a Racker, you will:

• Rack, un-rack, and package customer parts according to work orders

• Safely handle customer products and tooling to prevent damage

• Perform visual inspections of parts before processing

• Record production information accurately

• Monitor equipment to ensure proper operation

• Maintain a clean and organized work area

• Follow all safety procedures while working around industrial equipment and chemicals

• This is a hands-on, fast-paced general labor position in a manufacturing environment — perfect for someone dependable, safety-focused, and ready to work.

As a Packer, you will perform the following functions:

Unracking:

• Remove finished parts from production racks safely and efficiently.
• Inspect parts during unracking for visible defects or damage.
• Sort and organize unracked parts for packaging or next process step

Packaging:

• Package parts according to work instructions, customer specifications, and safety guidelines.
• Apply labels, tags, or other identification as required.
• Maintain a clean and organized packaging area.
• Operate packaging tools and equipment as needed.

Quality Inspection:

• Perform visual inspections to identify defects such as scratches, dents, or coating issues.
• Use basic measuring tools (e.g., calipers, gauges) to verify product dimensions when required.
• Record inspection results and report non-conforming parts to the appropriate personnel.
• Follow quality control procedures and escalate issues as necessary.
• This is a hands-on, fast-paced general labor position in a manufacturing environment — perfect for someone dependable, safety-focused, and ready to work.

What to Expect on the Job:

• Repetitive lifting up to 50 lbs

• Exposure to heat, noise, and industrial equipment

• Work around sharp parts, heavy carts, and process lines

• Use of hearing protection and other safety equipment

• A team-oriented environment where attitude matters

• Sharp parts, sharp tooling, heavy carts, occasional hot and cold temperature and humidity levels, heat from ovens, moderate noise levels, limited hand and air tool use, compressed air (must use hearing protection).

• Various chemicals used in process.

What we're Looking For:

• Entry-level candidates welcome — no prior manufacturing experience required

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred (not required)

• Ability to read and understand work orders and safety instructions

• Ability to communicate effectively in English

• Strong work ethic and positive attitude

At Pioneer, safety is always our number one priority - you'll be provided with all the necessary personal protective equipment to keep you safe and healthy. We also offer reimbursement programs for things like safety shoes, prescription safety glasses, and educational opportunities!

Benefits Summary

We offer the following benefits to All Employees immediately upon hire:

• Next-Day Pay: Don’t wait for payday; access your daily pay the next day!
• Quarterly Incentive Program: Paid based on hours worked and business results
• Paid company holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• On-the-Job Training and Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Fun Recognition Events and more!

Full-Time Employees (30 + hours per week) may participate in the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Eligibility begins on the 1stof the month, following your start date)
• Paid Time Off: 80 Hours earned in your first year
• Access to Garner Incentive or a Health Savings Account up to $3,000 annually
• 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 2% of bi-weekly contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Additional benefits for employee purchase: life insurance, critical illness, voluntary accident, and accidental death & dismemberment
• LiveHealth Online, virtual doctor visits