Manufacturing Associate

  • Reference icon Reference Number: 5884316
  • PublishDate iconPublished Date: 08/21/2026
  • JobType iconJob Type: Temporary
  • domain iconIndustry: Transportation
  • type iconHours: Full Time

Manufacturing Associate
Conover, NC
Full-Time | 1st Shift
$18–$20/hour | Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM

Are you someone who enjoys working with your hands, learning new skills, and being part of a team that keeps operations running smoothly? We're hiring a Manufacturing Associate in Conover, NC to support equipment repair, assembly, and shipping operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in manufacturing while gaining hands-on experience in a stable and team-oriented environment.

What You'll Do:

  • Perform bead blasting and surface preparation on parts
  • Assist with equipment repairs and assembly projects
  • Paint components and finished equipment
  • Build crates and prepare equipment for shipment
  • Use hand tools to support repair and assembly work
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace
  • Support general shop and production activities as needed

What We're Looking For:

  • Experience using basic hand tools
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
  • Ability to work independently and follow directions
  • Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Comfortable working in a shop/manufacturing setting

If you're dependable, mechanically inclined, and ready to build a career in manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today to get started! 

Manpower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:  Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.