Manufacturing Associate

Now hiring for a Manufacturing Associate Location: Chattanooga, TN Pay Rate: $16.00 – $20.00 per hour Schedule:4:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Keep Quality Tight and Production Moving.

If you’ve got sharp eyes and take pride in doing it right, this Manufacturing Associate job in Chattanooga has your name on it. You’ll inspect, measure, and make sure every product meets the mark before it hits the floor.

Looking for Manufacturing Associate jobs in Chattanooga where attention to detail makes the difference? This opportunity lets you inspect products, verify quality standards, and help ensure every finished product meets customer expectations before it leaves the facility.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Manufacturing, production, plastics, automotive, or industrial experience is a plus.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions (WIs), quality standards, and production schedules.
• Basic documentation and recordkeeping skills required.

• 2+ years of experience.
• Experience performing visual quality inspections and identifying product defects.
• Ability to use handheld power tools and polishing equipment safely.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain production and quality standards.
• Familiarity with scrap, rework, traceability, and defect reporting processes is a plus.

• Ability to stand and work at a production line for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, sanding, trimming, and repetitive hand movements.
• Ability to maintain required production pace and line speed throughout the shift.
• Manual dexterity to handle molded parts and operate hand tools.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment while following Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.

• Trim, sand, flame-treat, and prepare injection-molded plastic parts for the paint process.
• Perform visual inspections of parts to ensure compliance with customer specifications and quality standards.
• Load and unload parts according to production schedules and work instructions.
• Identify defects and perform minor rework using handheld electric polishing tools.
• Follow approved procedures for defect correction, rework, and scrap disposition.
• Maintain accurate records of defects, scrap, repaint activity, and production data.
• Complete traceability documentation and required production paperwork.
• Maintain line speed and support production goals in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Keep work areas clean and organized in accordance with 5S principles.
• Support team operations by assisting coworkers and covering breaks as needed while following all safety requirements.

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Quality-Focused Work Environment committed to safety, precision, and continuous improvement.

“It was another avenue of getting a job, and Staffmark provided that for me. It has given me new insight into being in the workforce. They have motivated me to further my career.” – Quality Inspector, Staffmark

As a Manufacturing Associate you will inspect incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products to verify compliance with quality standards and engineering specifications. You will use precision measuring equipment, document inspection results, identify nonconforming materials, support corrective actions, and help maintain quality records while promoting safe and efficient manufacturing operations.

The Manufacturing Associate supports product quality through systematic inspection, measurement, and documentation of manufactured components. This role requires analytical thinking, technical ability, and the discipline to consistently apply quality standards.

Successful Manufacturing Associate candidates understand inspection procedures, measuring equipment, and manufacturing requirements while helping maintain product reliability and customer satisfaction. Accurate inspections support successful production outcomes.

This career is well suited for individuals who enjoy precision evaluation and manufacturing quality.