Manufacturing Associate - Lakewood, NY

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS, - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to, Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is 'On-Site' at the location detailed in the job TRODUCTION and WHAT YOU WILL DO (Job Responsibilities)As a Manufacturing Associate you will be hired to work in Assembly, Fabrication or Paint of Matco Toolboxes.Assembly team members work in a cross-functional team learning all areas of the department including the installation of locks, slides, drawers, screws and trim, handles, casters, liners, and packing. Team members will also learn Matco's Quality Specifications and be required to perform quality checks at his or her work station., Fabrication team members may begin training in one area primarily and progress into other fabrication areas. Team members perform simple to complex shearing, piercing, notching, and single and multiple bending operations as well as case and drawer weld functions. Learning to perform all changeovers (set-ups, gage adjustments, and alignments) and will be responsible for the quality of product, assuring the specifications from blueprints. Team members will also be responsible for material handling when required, and must be able to use power trucks and powered lift trucks. After initial training, must be able to maintain pace per required TAKT time.Paint team members work in the paint room and learn all areas of the paint process including painting techniques, paint application tools, paint application process, paint coverage, proper wash and cleaning process. , Team members will also learn and be held responsible for quality specifications and be required to perform quality checks at his or her paint booth. , Proper wash and cleaning processes are completed on non-production days and are mandatory of the Paint Team.WHAT YOU WILL DOWork in a safe manner in accordance with company safety objectivesAdhere to set safety standards (PPE, guarding, etc.)Measure parts accurately and check that dimensions are correct according to printCheck and understand tolerances for the operation being performedPerform job and maintain the required TAKT time., Other Responsibilities:, Employ 5S principles daily to meet company 5S goalsWork well in a team environmentMaintain good attendance in accordance with company attendance policiesSet-up different jobs, handle tool changes and/or welder set-up

Created: 2026-02-26