Production Associate

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Production Associate / Crane Operator (1st Shift) Job Description

This role supports a high-volume automotive manufacturing facility that produces small metal parts for vehicles using large stamping presses, welding stations, and production lines. You will operate production equipment, handle materials, perform quality checks, and assist with crane operations while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity. The position requires a hands‑on, "no job is too small" mindset and the flexibility to support multiple areas, including machine operation, material handling, and quality auditing as needed.

Must have overhead crane operating experience.

The company offers a supportive, family‑oriented culture that celebrates milestones and special occasions, creating a workplace where people feel valued and connected. Team members benefit from clear opportunities for growth, including the ability to advance into lead operator or supervisor roles based on performance and initiative. Night shift employees receive a shift differential, and both day and night shifts enjoy convenient access to on‑site food trucks.

Leadership remains actively engaged on the production floor and is committed to continuously improving the work environment, ensuring that feedback is heard and acted upon. The facility provides stable scheduling without rotating shifts, along with recent pay rate increases and the potential for additional raises based on performance and attendance.

This position is based in a climate‑controlled manufacturing facility that produces automotive metal components using large stamping presses, welding stations, and production lines. Team members stand on their feet for 8–10 hour shifts and work at individual stations while remaining closely connected to a broader production team. The environment involves regular material handling, including pushing carts, moving coils, and operating equipment such as overhead cranes, pallet jacks, lathes, and grinding machines.

Shifts are structured without rotation, offering predictable schedules across day and night shifts. The facility emphasizes safety, teamwork, and communication, with frequent interaction among production, quality, and shipping teams.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Antonio, TX.

The pay range for this position is $15.50 - $19.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in San Antonio, TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.