Production Associate - Level 1

Who We Are

Steele Rubber Products is an industry leader in manufacturing high quality rubber parts and sealing solution for the automotive, RV, and marine aftermarket audience. With a history of over 65 years, we take pride in our reputation for delivering quality products and extraordinary customer care.

The Production Associate - Level 1 supports safe, consistent output of molded rubber parts and helps keep customer orders moving accurately. This role is essential to steady press operation, documented quality results, and reliable production reporting.

Key responsibilities include staging correct molds and raw materials using job sheets; reprinting and attaching part drawings/specs; wearing required PPE; scanning in/out and recording time, good parts, and scrap in the Shop Floor Data System; loading rubber into hot mold cavities; swapping molds in presses and applying pressure with an electric hydraulic pump; removing cured parts and remaining shreds using basic hand tools;

completing required QC checks and paperwork; maintaining an orderly work area; reporting material/process/equipment issues; and assisting with trials, cross-training, and end-of-shift cleanup.

• High school diploma/GED; 1–3 months related experience/training or equivalent
• Read safety rules/procedures; complete routine forms
• Basic math and measurement (fractions/decimals/percentages)
• Use simple tools; lift 50 lbs frequently (up to 100 lbs occasionally)

Pay is $17/hr schedule:
Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm, onsite in Denver, NC.

You’ll begin the shift by reviewing the current job packet, confirming the part drawing/spec sheet is attached, and ensuring your station is set up with the right tooling, materials, and PPE. As the morning progresses, you’ll pace your work across multiple presses, staying attentive to cycle timing while keeping your scans and counts current in the system.

Throughout the day, you’ll document scheduled quality checks, communicate any concerns promptly, and adjust priorities as production needs shift—sometimes supporting offline taping, die-cut/molded work, or helping shipping by pulling parts for orders. You’ll close out by returning unused rubber to storage when applicable, organizing the area, and leaving the station clean and ready for the next run.

Medical coverage; 401(k); life insurance;
Health Savings Account (HSA);
Flexible Spending Account (FSA); and Paid Time Off (PTO).

Any offer is contingent on passing a 7‑year background check and pre‑employment drug-screen.

Salary: $17.00 per hour