Manufacturing Associate (2nd Shift)

Candidate Source · Richmond, United States

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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