Manufacturing Associate - Night Shift (Operator)

About the role

Join Marvin Composites as a Night Shift Beginning Pultrusion Operator and play a hands‑on role in manufacturing composite components within required specifications. The position supports the efficient operation of pultrusion and extrusion equipment while contributing to a consistent, high‑quality product. Work is guided by Marvin Composites’ Quality Management System, with opportunities to help improve processes along the way.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality checks throughout the pultrusion process to ensure products meet specifications.
• Set up, operate, and shut down equipment while maintaining proper tooling care and fiber loading techniques.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, documenting key process variables to support consistency and quality.
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble pultrusion dies to support efficient operations.
• Support team development by providing on‑the‑job training to colleagues and assisting as a Pultrusion Inspector when needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including managing hazardous waste streams.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to follow detailed processes and uphold quality standards in a manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot equipment or production issues.
• Comfort working on a 12‑hour shift and performing hands‑on, physical work.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
• High school diploma or GED (preferred).
• Ability to learn and apply pultrusion techniques, including tooling care and material identification.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes or willingness to learn in a hands‑on environment.
• Dependability and a team‑oriented mindset to support production goals.

Schedule

Day Shift: 6:30 PM – 6:45 AM. Work 7 out of 14 days every two weeks, with every other weekend a 3‑day weekend off. The normal schedule alternates between 36 hours one week (Sun/Wed/Thu) and 48 hours the next (Mon/Tue/Fri/Sat).

Pay

Base pay: $21.55 – $23.00 per hour (DOE). Weekend premium: $4.00 per hour (Friday – Sunday). Night shift premium: $3.00 per hour. Total compensation range reported as $21.55 to $24.10 per hour.

Benefits

• Health insurance from day one.
• Paid holidays and paid parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement savings match.
• $300 annual wellbeing account.
• Better Living Day – a paid day off for personal enjoyment.
• Annual profit sharing.
• Coordinated volunteer opportunities.
• Brighter Days Fund – financial support for personal hardships.