Senior Manufacturing Associate

Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure™ with local service, nationwide®. As a specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services, Core & Main provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non‑residential and residential end markets, nationwide. With over 370 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain.

Core & Main’s 5,700 associates are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and reliable infrastructure. Visit  to learn more.

Plans and prepares manufacturing production schedules and workflows to establish sequence and lead time of each production operation to meet shipping dates according to customer orders or sales forecasts. Expedites operations that delay schedules and/or alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions. Analyzes capacity and production data to determine manufacturing processes and required resources. Resolves issues related to production, machinery, processing, and/or packaging operations.

Ensures quality control standards are maintained.

• Involves such processes as insertion of materials, clamping, fitting parts and use of some hand tools. May cut pipe to specific dimensions as required by fabrication job. May align layout marks with die and blade, position materials being joined to ensure accurate application of adhesive.
• May perform bench‑type processes to complete mechanical and electrical assemblies and sub‑assemblies, using hand tools, and electronic and pneumatic tooling
• Attach appropriate labels and tags to products and packages.
• Pack finished goods into correct packages and boxes. Place finished goods on the designated pallet.
• Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Follow standard work methods and practice safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.

• May act as peer mentor or trainer for newly hired associates.
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Time management and organization skills.
• Ability to understand written material and basic math skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with others in a group, cooperate with others, offer to help when needed, and foster a team climate within the group where members are committed to a common goal.

• HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred.
• Specialized skills training/certification may be required.
• Generally, 3-5 years of experience in area of responsibility.

• Refers complex, unusual problems to supervisor.

• Under general supervision, exercises some judgment in accordance with well‑defined policies, procedures, and techniques.
• Work typically involves regular review of output by a senior coworker or supervisor.

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or older
• Must pass pre‑employment assessment(s) if applicable

• Typically in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes, which may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds in a physical environment. Ability to stand for periods of time up to and exceeding 60 minutes. Ability to make repetitive movements, including, but not limited to, bending, or squatting.

This information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this role. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this role. This description supersedes any previous or undated descriptions for this role. Management retains the right to add or change the duties of the position at any time.

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