Production Operator – Day and Afternoon Shifts

Position Title: Production Operator – Day and Afternoon Shifts
Department: Production
Company: Protocase Inc.
Location: Wilmington, NC, USA
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Shift: Day Shift or Afternoon Shift
Level: Entry–Intermediate
Location: Wilmington, NC
Available Shifts:
Day Shift: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
Afternoon Shift: 3:00 PM–11:00 PM
Assigned shifts are consistent; however, overtime and weekend work is scheduled based on customer demand.
Due to a primary work location of Wilmington, NC, this position is only open to those legally eligible to work in the United States.
Are you the kind of person who gets a lot done — and gets it done right? Do you like staying busy, learning quickly and seeing the results of your work? If so, we may have the opportunity for you!
At Protocase Inc., we are looking for Production Operators to join our growing Wilmington, North Carolina operation.
Previous manufacturing experience is helpful, but it is not required for most production areas. We have established procedures and hands-on training to teach you the work.
This position might be right for you if you're interested in...
Being Rewarded for Strong Performance: We believe productive employees should benefit from the value they create.
Hands-On Training: Learn practical manufacturing processes through established procedures and hands-on instruction.
Learning Multiple Production Skills: Build experience across different areas of manufacturing as your abilities grow.
Growing Based on Ability: Strong performance and skill development can lead to more technical work, greater responsibility and higher earnings.
Full Transparency: We Work a Little Differently Around Here.
This isn't just another job where you punch in and punch out. We come to work every day because we strive to earn a living in a meaningful way. Too many people exist without finding joy or purpose in their work, and we believe that's just wrong. After all, we spend at least a third of our lives working—so why not create workplaces where people want to come to work in the morning and feel good when they leave at the end of the day?
At Protocase, your effort matters. We believe people who are productive, dependable, and committed to quality should have the opportunity to build skills, take on greater responsibility, and benefit from the value they create.
Protocase specializes in custom sheet metal enclosures, panels, and parts for engineers and innovators worldwide, built with unmatched speed and quality. We take the impossible and make it possible for some of the brightest minds on the planet.
Established in 2001, Protocase Inc. provides custom manufacturing solutions to engineering, design and research organizations around the world.
We support more than 16,000 customers, including Boeing, L3, Raytheon, Google, Apple, Microsoft, NASA and MIT.
Protocase is proudly ISO 9001 certified and AS9100D registered, reflecting the high standards of quality and consistency required in the industries we serve.
To learn more about working with us, visit: https://workdifferently.info/
About the Role
As a Production Operator, you may work in one or more manufacturing areas depending on your experience, aptitude, training progress and the needs of the operation.
Production areas include:
Fabrication & Forming
Welding & Metal Finishing
Paint & Surface Preparation
Printing & Specialty Processes
Assembly
Inspection & Quality
CNC
Most production areas can be learned through our hands-on training and established procedures.
Many operators are able to begin running independently within one to two weeks, depending on the production area and the individual.
CNC is one of our production stations and involves more technical work than many of the others. Some employees grow into CNC as their skills develop, while candidates with CNC or manufacturing experience, strong mechanical aptitude or other relevant technical skills may be placed into CNC from the start.
What You'll Do
Depending on your assigned production area, your responsibilities will include:
Operating production tools, machinery or equipment after completing training.
Manufacturing, finishing, assembling, inspecting or packaging custom products.
Following established procedures, work instructions and drawings.
Inspecting your work and ensuring it meets required quality standards.
Completing work efficiently while maintaining quality.
Identifying problems and asking questions when support is needed.
Adjusting as customer requirements and production priorities change.
Maintaining a clean, organized and safe work area.
Learning additional production areas as your skills grow.
About You
At Protocase, we place high importance on the attitude, aptitude and accountability of our candidates.
You do not need to arrive knowing every process. What matters is that you are reliable, willing to learn and committed to doing quality work efficiently.
You may be a strong fit if you:
Have worked toward production targets, cycle times or output goals.
Know how to balance speed with quality and accuracy.
Are comfortable following detailed procedures, work instructions or drawings.
Learn new equipment, machines or processes quickly.
Have been recognized for reliability, productivity or quality.
Experience in manufacturing, assembly, fabrication, welding, painting, inspection, CNC or machine operation is helpful, but not required for most production areas.
We are also looking for people who show up ready to work, take accountability for their results, accept feedback, learn from mistakes and work well with others.
High accountability does not mean never making a mistak

Employment type
Full-time

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