
1st Shift Assistant Laser and Packaging Associate - Middletown, OH
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This plant role performs basic production activities on laser machines in metals processing and distribution. The associate reviews work orders and specifications, selects materials, sets up and operates equipment, and checks finished pieces against requirements. The work also includes material handling, equipment cleaning, troubleshooting, paperwork, and compliance with safety and quality standards.
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Job Summary This job is in the Plant family (Department), which includes positions responsible for supervising or performing metals processing and distribution work. Work includes specialized equipment operation and/or supporting functions and requires a practical knowledge of the nature and operations and the materials, facilities and methods employed by Phoenix Metals in metals processing and distribution. Physical Requirements Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion Function in the Job Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Job Function * Responsible for performing basic production activities on variety of laser machines. * Reviews blue prints, work orders, tooling instructions or other written specifications to understand machining characteristics of various metals. * Chooses correct material for the job according to work order. * Sets up laser cutting unit for safe operation by selecting appropriate nozzles, and setting speeds and feeds. * Determines processing specifications such as materials, forms, sizes, surface conditions, material defects dimensions, tolerances and operational sequences. * Positions work pieces for processing (may operate a combination of different machines). * Operates laser machines during processing as required based on work load or business needs. * Adjusts controls to set cutting speed, depth and feed rates. * Measures and examines pieces using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, scales and squares to ensure conformance to specifications. * Performs quality control inspections on finished product; for ISO-certified locations, performs In Process Quality Inspections. * Cleans equipment according to designated maintenance procedures. * Diagnoses problems and makes necessary adjustments and removes scrap from machine. * Coordinates and executes material handling. * Completes work order paperwork/documentation. * Restocks material. * May mark identification on material/work pieces before processing. * May mark material after processing and store material for additional processing and/or shipping. * Responsible for adhering to/ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality standards. Required Skills * 0-5 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required. * High School diploma/GED preferred. * Warehousing and material handling experience preferred. * Experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting metal working machines preferred. * Ability to show adequate manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination required. * Ability to read and comprehend written instructions as applied to work situations required. * Basic measurement skills, inclu
How this job compares
Set against the 496 open Production Associate jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$17–20/hr285 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 27 open Production Associate jobs in Ohio and 496 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Production Associate postings that state a minimum ask for (median 1 year, across 43 postings).
- Education
- 1 of the 496 open Production Associate jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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