Manufacturing Associate

*Phillips Tube Group- Middletown (*formally* Middletown Tube Works)*, *produces steel tubes* for highly engineered, severely fabricated, and formed tube applications in the appliance, automotive, HVAC, and recreational vehicle industries. We are proud to be a *Woman-Owned, American-based business *that produces American products. We are one of the few tube companies in the country that also specializes in coated steel products.A *manufacturing powerhouse* for over 50 years, you can find our steel tube in everything from your automobile, furnace, dishwasher, recreational vehicle, appliances and so much more.*LOCATION: *Middletown, OH*SHIFT: *Must be flexible to work on 1st or 2nd shift*SUMMARY:* The Production Worker is responsible for helping assemble and prepare products for shipment.*RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:** Loads tubing into racks or bundles (ensuring proper alignment of tubing for bundle or rack formation)* Inspects tubing as it emerges from end finishing unit for tubing imperfections such as surface scratches, dents, marks or poor workmanship* Separates conforming and nonconforming tubing as it exits the end finishing equipment and is loaded into racks or bundles* Places Finished Goods Tags (SHP-102) on bundles or racks which go directly into the Finished Goods Inventory* Operates rack moving devices on end finishing equipment where applicable* Bundles and bands tubing using wood, banding material, and equipment* Prepares packing material for current or next order as time allows* Assists operator helper in length change on end finishing equipment* Applies rust preventative oil as required by customer specifications* Prepares and inspects tube for release to Inventory* Reports any and all non-conforming material to supervisor and Mill Operator immediately.* Notifies operator or helper to stop line when suspect material is produced* Keeps work area clean* Performs other related duties as instructed by supervisors* Responsible for quality of material by catching visual defects and relaying information to the mill crew to minimize rejects* To properly package tubing per the customer control planQualifications*QUALIFICATIONS:** A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.* 1-3 months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.* Manufacturing production experience is preferred.* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel* The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and talk or hear* The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl* The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision, depth perception*WE OFFER:** Hourly Rates up to $20.97, increases rapidly after 90-days up* Industry-leading benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Short Term Disability, 401k!* Advancement opportunities are available after 90-days. We promote from within!* On-the-job training.* Company-paid education credits.* Attendance & Production Bonuses!Job Type: Full-timePay: $18.00 - $20.97 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Life insurance* On-the-job training* Opportunities for advancement* Paid time off* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 10 hour shift* 8 hour shift* Day shift* Evening shiftExperience:* Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)Location:* Middletown, OH 45044 (Required)Shift availability:* Day Shift (Required)* Night Shift (Required)Ability to Commute:* Middletown, OH 45044 (Required)Work Location: In person

Created: 2025-08-12