Production Associate

Now hiring for a Production Associate

Location: Providence, RI

Pay Rate: $18.00 – $28.00 per hour

Schedules:

• 1st Shift – Monday – Thursday (6:00 AM – 4:30 PM) Fridays OT
• 2nd Shift – Monday – Thursday (4:30 PM – 1:30 AM) + Fridays (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM)

Work Hard. Win Big. Feel Proud.

As a Production Associate in Providence, you’ll help keep production strong and steady. It’s hands-on work that builds skill and confidence with every shift. Join a team where effort gets noticed, and results matter.

Looking for Production Associate jobs in Providence where hard work drives every shift? This opportunity lets you help manufacture quality products, support production goals, and contribute to a team that keeps operations running safely and efficiently.

If your skills and experience are a good match for this role, please apply today. This opportunity is based on a Production Associate career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Job Duties

• Work from production orders, process sheets, charts, tables, and verbal/written instructions from supervisor.
• Receive materials and appropriate documents and move to casting furnace. Select, dress, position, and secure mold. Light and charge furnace and bring melt to correct pouring temp.
• Control the pour of metal using hydraulic control system as necessary
• On free crucible-fixed furnace: pick up and position tongs using heat resistant gloves; grasp crucible with tongs, raising it from furnace and positioning it over mold after placing slug at pouring spout, hand pour molten metal into mold.
• After casting has cooled and set, remove casting from mold, inspect, and place n designated area for the next operation.
• Clean, inspect, and prepare crucible for the next pour.
• Enter all required information on pyrometer charts, inspect castings after removal from mold, clean, and dress molds after each use.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical, vocational, or manufacturing-related training preferred.

Experience Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in metal casting, foundry operations, furnace operation, or manufacturing production environments.
• Experience working with casting furnaces, crucibles, molds, hydraulic controls, and related equipment.
• Proficiency using precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and inspection instruments.
• Ability to maintain production records and document quality data accurately.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, production documents, specifications, and safety procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality cast components.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with production teams.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with changing production priorities.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety, continuous improvement, and quality standards.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to safely work around high-temperature furnaces, molten metal, and industrial equipment.
• Capable of standing, walking, bending, reaching, and performing repetitive motions throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle materials, molds, tools, and production equipment as required.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including heat-resistant gear and safety equipment.

Job Duties

• Operate casting furnaces and molding equipment by following production orders, process sheets, technical specifications, and supervisor instructions.
• Prepare molds, charge furnaces, monitor melt temperatures, and pour molten metal using hydraulic systems or manual casting methods.
• Remove finished castings, inspect for quality, clean and maintain molds and crucibles, and stage products for the next production process.
• Record production and temperature data, maintain accurate documentation, and report equipment malfunctions or quality concerns to leadership.
• Support safe, efficient manufacturing operations by following company policies, quality standards, safety procedures, and performing additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Manufacturing Environment with opportunities for advancement and skill development.

“Manufacturing work is fast paced and physical. Pay is good.” – Staffmark Production Associate

What You Will Do

As a Production Associate you will support daily manufacturing operations by assembling products, operating production equipment, inspecting finished goods, packaging materials, maintaining production standards, and following established work instructions. You will help keep production areas clean and organized, monitor product quality, meet production goals, and contribute to safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

The Production Associate is responsible for supporting manufacturing operations through production activities that help create quality finished products. This role requires dependability, attention to detail, and the ability to consistently follow production procedures.

Successful Production Associate professionals understand manufacturing processes, production quality, workplace safety, and teamwork while maintaining productivity and operational efficiency. Consistency and reliability are essential characteristics for success.

This career is ideal for individuals who enjoy manufacturing and contributing to team success.