Production Associate

Start your new career as a Production Associate with MAU at Stonewing Technologies in Augusta, GA. As a Production Associate, you will inspect, test, troubleshoot, refurbish, repair, and repackage customer-returned products, including electronics, appliances, tools, and other consumer goods, while maintaining production efficiency and quality standards. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity.

What We Offer:

• $21 per hour
• First Shift, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:30 PM
• Overtime Required as needed, with potential Saturday overtime
• Health benefits
• Dental insurance
• Holiday pay
• Training on company-specific systems, equipment, and production procedures

What We're Looking For:

• 2–4 years of experience in production, manufacturing, refurbishment, or warehouse operations
• Basic computer skills, including data entry, software navigation, and following electronic work instructions
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to safely operate common hand tools
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify product defects and quality concerns
• Basic troubleshooting, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, standardized procedures, and established safety requirements
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced production environment while meeting daily productivity and quality goals
• Strong communication skills and sound judgment when identifying and reporting production issues
• Willingness to learn new products, technologies, and procedures
• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Ability to stand and walk continuously throughout an 8-hour shift
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks, including assembly, disassembly, cleaning, and packaging
• Manual dexterity and visual ability necessary for product inspection and equipment operation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with product inspection, functional testing, refurbishment, repair, or quality control
• Familiarity with barcode scanners, inventory tracking, or computerized production systems
• Experience handling consumer electronics, appliances, power tools, or similar products
• Experience working in production environments with measurable performance goals

What You'll Do as a Production Associate:

• Inspect and evaluate customer-returned products for damage, missing components, functionality, and defects
• Perform functional testing and basic troubleshooting to identify product issues
• Clean, refurbish, recondition, and repair products using approved tools and procedures
• Perform basic component replacements, assembly, and disassembly as needed
• Repackage, label, and prepare completed products for their designated disposition
• Use computer systems, barcode scanners, and electronic work instructions to track products and document inspection results
• Maintain accurate production records, testing results, and quality documentation
• Meet daily production goals while maintaining accuracy, safety, and quality standards
• Identify defective or nonconforming products and perform authorized corrective actions
• Follow established production procedures, safety guidelines, and quality requirements
• Report unusual product conditions, processing issues, or unclear instructions to supervisors
• Safely move, organize, and track products between production and storage areas
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation
• Adapt to changing product categories, production priorities, and operational needs
• Collaborate with supervisors, quality personnel, and team members to support efficient production operations
• Participate in required training and assist with additional production tasks as assigned