Production Associate - 1st Shift
Listed on 2026-08-28
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Assembly
Production Associate - 1 st Shift - $4,000 BONUS!
Help Build What Moves the World!
Location:Plainfield, CT
Shift: 1st Shift – 6 AM to 2:30 PM with Potential OT
Pay Rate: Entry level starts at $19.25/hr
Pay rate increases with 2+ years exp
Make any day a pay day with on demand pay!
Your Impact – Big and Bold!
As a Production Associate
, you’ll be hands‑on in assembling full truck bodies-bringing strength, precision, and pride to every build. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and be part of something big, this is where your journey begins.
The more you learn, the more you earn!
Start here. Grow here. Lead here. Nearly 100% of our production leaders are promoted from within, with many starting in the Production Associate/Assembler role.
What a Day in Your Life Looks Like:- Blueprint Reading: Interpret blueprints, work orders, specifications, and safety requirements with accuracy.
- Cutting & Fabrication: Cut wood and metal to precise specifications using saws, shears, and other equipment.
- Assembly: Build and fasten components using bolts, screws, rivets, clips, and other hardware.
- Tool Operation: Safely and efficiently operate pneumatic and hand tools.
- Machine Setup & Maintenance: Set up equipment and perform preventive maintenance to keep production moving.
- Quality Inspection: Inspect finished products to identify defects and ensure quality standards are met.
- Observation: Complete required safety and quality checks to maintain a reliable work environment.
- Safety Commitment: Follow all company safety policies and help create a safe workplace for everyone.
- Basic math, tape measurement, and computer skills
- Basic knowledge of carpentry and electrical assembly principles.
- Working with hand and power tools
- Reading and interpreting blueprints
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
- Must be 18 years old
- Previous experience in manufacturing
- Previous experience working on truck bodies
- Experience with electrical wiring, panel assembly, or related electrical work.
- Experience with custom fabrication, woodworking, or carpentry projects.
- Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
- Previous experience in lean manufacturing or continuous improvement environments.
- Construction, landscaping, or farming experience is a plus
- High School Diploma or equivalent GED
Step into the heart of our fast-paced manufacturing plant, where every task drive progress. In this hands-on role, you'll be on your feet-standing for extended periods, walking, and using your hands to operate tools and equipment with precision. Clear communication is key, so you'll be regularly required to talk and listen as part of a safety-focused, team-driven environment. You’ll also lift up to 35 pounds and perform physical movements like bending, squatting, reaching overhead, and occasionally crawling in tight spaces.
Repetitive hand tasks and climbing ladders or working at heights are part of the role.
With over 70 years leading the truck body industry, Morgan Truck Body is where innovation meets tradition. From electric vehicles to custom refrigerated units, we build it all - and we do it with passion and precision.
- Competitive pay and full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life) - your health matters
- 401(k) with company match - because your future matters
- Tuition reimbursement and leadership development to boost your career
- Paid holidays and vacation time - we know balance is key
- Exclusive discounts on footwear, eyewear, and safety gear- because we care about your safety
Join a team where your impact is real, your growth is limitless, and your work fuels the future of transportation!
What Drives Us at Morgan:At Morgan Truck Body, our shared values aren’t just words on a wall - they’re the heart of everything we do. They fuel our success, shape our culture, and guide how we show up for each other, our customers, and the future of transportation. /pWe Celebrate People:
We recognize and value the individuals behind the build - the makers, thinkers, and problem-solvers who drive our success every day.
We Lead with Integrity:Doing…
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