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Manufacturing Associate 1
Job Location:
Job Location:
Columbus, NE - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 18 - 18
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
8 September 2026 (22 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
6 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Nesco is looking for people interested in a full time position in a manufacturing plant in North Columbus.
Position: Manufacturing Associate 1
Shift: 1st:(7:00 AM 3:30 PM Mon-Fri) or (5AM-3:30PM Mon-Thurs)
RESPONSIBLITIES:
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Nesco Resource and affiliates (Lehigh G.I.T Inc and Callos Resource LLC) is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age or veteran status or any other legally protected characteristics with respect to employment opportunities.
Position: Manufacturing Associate 1
Shift: 1st:(7:00 AM 3:30 PM Mon-Fri) or (5AM-3:30PM Mon-Thurs)
RESPONSIBLITIES:
- Lead team initiatives to identify and resolve safety issues.
- Proactive involvement in developing LEAN solutions throughout manufacturing.
- Independent safe responsible operation of all the equipment necessary to produce super abrasives and related products within specified work assignment.
- Operate automated machinery presses lathes mills furnaces wire EDMs and robotic equipment.
- Perform hand assemblies of product blends sieved material and other as required.
- Operate and interpret results from measuring tools gauges scales microscopes go/no go gauges and visual standards.
- Perform all tooling changes as required and troubleshoot and make necessary adjustments to the equipment or process as required.
- Facilitate and ensure resolution of facility equipment PM or process issues. Guides others in these activities.
- Complete ownership for housekeeping in assigned work area.
- Coordinate and perform training of others with respect to the safe and responsible operation of assigned manufacturing equipment mentioned above.
- Adhere to provide input to and edit documented work instructions: PPF POCI EOI JSA assembly prints and other as needed.
- Conduct process and product quality audits as necessary. Communicate quality concerns to relevant technical support personnel.
- Collaborate with all levels of manufacturing associates to ensure all external and internal production demands are satisfied.
- Monitor and coordinate replenishment of appropriate raw material and WIP levels for area of responsibility.
- Ensure accurate electronic updates of inventory and work order transactions.
- Communication with Supervisor and Manager on shift activities and events.
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent education and experience
- Demonstrated interpersonal / leadership skills.
- Demonstrated independent performance with minimal supervision.
- Ability to use production management tools including LEAN material management systems and maintenance of accurate throughput and quality records.
- Relevant experience operating industrial or military mechanical equipment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Manual dexterity required to accurately handle and position parts.
- Walking and standing on the shop floor for extended periods throughout the day.
- Lifting and transport of materials (20-40 lbs).
- Ability to comprehend and apply training to operate manufacturing production equipment listed above.
- Ability to effectively balance priorities and multiple tasks to achieve overall production goals.
- Must be available to work overtime during periods of high order volume.
Nesco Resource and affiliates (Lehigh G.I.T Inc and Callos Resource LLC) is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age or veteran status or any other legally protected characteristics with respect to employment opportunities.
Required Experience:
IC
