Manufacturing Associate

Created/Revised Date: 4/3/26Anticipated Closing Date: 4/27/26Job Title: Manufacturing AssociateLocation: North Billerica, MASalary Pay Range and Other Compensation: $22.50 - $24.11 per hour (based on experience)Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct HireFLSA Status: Non-ExemptSchedule: 2nd Shift (2:15 PM - 10:15 PM)About the Role:The Utility Person is a hands-on role supporting daily shop operations across multiple departments, including machining, fabrication, and production. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with tools, learning different processes, and contributing to a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Support shop production and setup operations across machining, welding, heat treating, spinning, and shipping Assist with hot spin operations, monitoring torch temperatures to maintain proper tooling and part conditions Perform basic fabrication tasks, including grinding, deburring, buffing, and weld preparation Assist with rigging, staging, and moving parts and tooling throughout the facility Handle materials, including transporting parts between departments and removing scrap Maintain the cleanliness of machinery, tools, and work areas, including applying rust prevention as needed Organize and maintain inventory of parts, tooling, and storage areas Assist with packing work-in-progress (WIP) and finished goods for shipment Support quality processes, including the removal of material test coupons Accurately complete job documentation and reporting Follow all safety protocols and properly utilize required PPEQualifications: High School Diploma or GED required Minimum of 1 year of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, material handling, or maintenance Ability to read and interpret blueprints Experience using hand and power tools such as grinders, drills, and polishers Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn multiple shop functions Forklift experience required, OSHA certification preferred Hoisting licenses 1C and 3A preferred Dependable, team-oriented, and strong work ethicBenefits: Medical, Dental, PTO, Vision, and more! Competitive pay based on experience Opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple shop functions Growth potential within a manufacturing environmentDisclaimer: The compensation and benefits information in this posting represent a good faith and reasonable estimate of what it might pay for this position. This information may be modified at any time, subject to applicable law.Equal Opportunity Employer:Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity, and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age 40 and over, disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eastridge Workforce Solutions also prohibits harassment or retaliation of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.Massachusetts Candidates:It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Privacy:Information collected and processed as part of your candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Eastridge’s Privacy Policy https://www.eastridge.com/privacy-policy, as well asEastridge’s Pre-Use Notice of Collection and Automated Decision-Making Technologies https://www.eastridge.com/data-collection-noticeBy applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, if applicable, text messages, or emails from Eastridge Workforce Solution, and/or its agents and contracted partners related to confirming assignments and job openings. Message frequency may vary. Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier. To opt out of receiving SMS messages from us at any time, simply reply to the text with STOP. Please be aware that message and data rates may apply to any SMS messages sent or received. You can access our SMS Terms and Conditions by visiting https://www.eastridge.com/sms-terms-and-conditions#IPROPLUS