Position Summary
The Manufacturing Laborer – Multi-Skilled performs hands-on industrial manufacturing and production work as assigned by the worksite supervisor. Employees may rotate among departments and tasks based on production needs, demonstrated abilities, completed training, and authorization. Duties may involve assembly, fabrication assistance, painting preparation, mechanical work, and material handling. Employees are not expected to possess every listed skill upon hire.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assemble, disassemble, fit, fasten, bolt, and install mechanical parts and components using approved work instructions.
- Assist with welding and metal fabrication tasks only when trained, qualified, and authorized; perform grinding, cutting, sanding, deburring, and surface preparation as assigned.
- Prepare components for industrial painting; assist with painting and finishing tasks when properly trained and provided required protective equipment.
- Use hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic tools safely and inspect tools before use.
- Move, stage, load, unload, and organize materials and components; operate pallet jacks and forklifts only after required training and worksite authorization.
- Assist mechanics, welders, fabricators, and production personnel with approved manufacturing tasks and basic mechanical work.
- Follow work orders, drawings, measurements, diagrams, and supervisor instructions; perform basic quality checks and report defects.
- Maintain clean, orderly work areas; properly store tools and materials; follow housekeeping and equipment safety requirements.
- Cross-train for different duties and production areas as directed, within the employee’s qualifications and training.
- Report unsafe conditions, near misses, injuries, damaged equipment, and quality concerns immediately to the worksite supervisor and WorkNow!.
Attendance, Conduct & Work Expectations
- Report to work on time, ready to begin the scheduled shift, and follow the assigned work schedule, including approved overtime.
- Notify both the worksite supervisor and WorkNow! promptly about an absence, late arrival, or need to leave early, using the established call-off procedure.
- Follow supervisor directions, worksite rules, required PPE requirements, and all applicable safety and drug-free workplace policies.
- Do not perform unfamiliar, hazardous, or restricted work without appropriate instruction, training, and authorization. Stop and report work that appears unsafe.
- Maintain professional conduct, cooperate with coworkers, and handle company tools, equipment, and materials responsibly.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
Work is performed in an industrial manufacturing setting and may involve prolonged standing/walking, bending, reaching, gripping, repetitive hand use, lifting and moving parts, exposure to noise, dust, metalworking operations, paint-related materials, and varying temperatures. Specific lifting limits required protective equipment, and task-specific exposure controls will be provided by the worksite. Employees must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Restrictions & Assignment Terms
No operation or driving of company vehicles is included in this assignment. Electrical design duties are excluded. Forklift operation, welding, cutting, painting, and other specialized tasks require appropriate training and authorization. Temporary-to-hire describes a potential pathway to direct employment; conversion is not guaranteed and depends on the client’s needs, performance, and applicable agreements. Assigned duties may change within the scope of this position.
