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Verstela

Machine Shop Associate

Clackamas, OR · On-site

$25.69/hr

A leading Fortune 500 manufacturing company is hiring Machine Shop Associates to join their team ... Use hand grinders, belt sanders, and finishing tools to smooth, clean up, and restore metal parts ...

Protolabs

Sheet Metal Manufacturing Operator

Nashua, NH · On-site

$17.07 - $21.11/hr

Previous experience in a Sheet Metal manufacturing environment. $17.07 - $21.11 an hour Protolabs offers a competitive total rewards package, and compensation mix vary based on position, such as base ...

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Metal Fabricator with Welding Experience

Conroe, TX · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

Now Hiring - Metal Fabricator with welding background We are seeking a dependable and motivated individual with some experience in general metal manufacturing and welding. We will train.

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Metal Fabricator with Welding Experience

Conroe, TX · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

Now Hiring - Metal Fabricator with welding background We are seeking a dependable and motivated individual with some experience in general metal manufacturing and welding. We will train.

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Machine Shop Associate

Machine Shop Associate

Verstela

Clackamas, OR • On-site

$25.69/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Looking for a long-term career with a company that invests in your growth and rewards your hard work?

A leading Fortune 500 manufacturing company is hiring Machine Shop Associates to join their team. This is a great opportunity to build valuable manufacturing skills, work with industry-leading equipment, and grow your career with a stable employer that promotes from within.

In this full-time, temp-to-hire Machine Shop Associate role, you'll be part of a supportive team producing high-quality components used in critical industries. Employees have the opportunity to earn quarterly pay increases and performance-based bonuses as they complete training and develop new skills. The company also offers a positive team culture with employee appreciation events, company BBQs, and a strong focus on safety, development, and career advancement.

If you're looking for a company where your effort is recognized and your earning potential can continue to grow, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.


Machine Shop Associate Job Duties:
  • Use hand grinders, belt sanders, and finishing tools to smooth, clean up, and restore metal parts to exact specifications
  • Inspect machined or cast components for surface flaws, excess material, or imperfections that need rework
  • Measure parts using calipers, micrometers, and gauges to ensure they meet tight quality and customer standards
  • Follow detailed work instructions, blueprints, and rework procedures to correctly repair and finish each part
  • Identify, mark, and track parts that need additional work while maintaining accuracy, safety, and quality standards
 
Shifts Available: Training on day or swing shift, work schedule TBD but must be open to Day, Swing, or Graveyard
  • Day: Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm
  • Swing: Monday–Friday, 2:00pm–10:30pm
  • Graveyard: Sunday–Thursday, 10:00pm–6:30am
Pay: $25.69 per hour

Machine Shop Associate Requirements:
  • 2 years experience required using angle, die, or dynabrade grinders or similar (manufacturing, construction, or autobody)
  • 6 months experience required using measuring tools like calipers, gauges, or reading a measuring tape
  • Able to follow written and verbal instructions carefully
  • Comfortable wearing PPE (steel-toe boots, ear protection, and safety glasses)
 
Benefits after permanent hire:
  • Quarterly bonuses
  • Medical & Dental coverage
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition and safety shoe reimbursement
  • Double overtime pay
 
Benefits offered by Verstela to temporary employees:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Term Life and AD&D
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Prescription Plan
  • 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
 
Location: Clackamas, OR – (Not accessible by public transit)

If you’re interested in this Machine Shop Associate job, apply today or call 503-594-4335 to schedule an interview.

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