Production Associate

Company: Bent Tubes
Location: Neenah
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Do you enjoy helping a great team achieve their daily goals? At Bent Tubes in Neenah, WI our team is driven, hardworking, and enthusiastic about producing quality products and delivering a high level of customer satisfaction. We are seeking a Production Associate who is a team player, detailed and enjoys maintaining standards. Does this describe how you like to work? If yes, then apply today! Company Overview: For 30 years, Value Added Distributors, and our family of companies (Bent Tubes and Transmotion) have been a leading provider of hydraulic components in the industrial marketplace. Headquartered in Wisconsin, we take pride in our midwestern work ethic and our team of employees, providing outstanding products and unparalleled service to our valued customers. Operating in eight states with eighteen locations throughout the mid-western, southern, and eastern United States, we utilize state of the art equipment and employ the newest techniques allowing us to offer advancement opportunities in a continually growing Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) landscape. Wage: $18.00 per hour Schedule: Alternating weeks Monday - Thursday and Monday - Wednesday, 5:00am5:00pm and overtime as needed (Day Shift) Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, Paid vacation and holidays Job Overview: The Production Associate reports to the Plant Manager and is responsible for accurately bending tubes while following company policies/procedures and customer requirements. Listed are examples of duties performed but not limited to the following. Primary duties may include Saw Operator, CNC Bender, Braze, etc. Assemble materials for bending assigned product parts in accordance with production guidelines. Complete and submit inspection paperwork. Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment. Follow all safety procedures and practices. Maintain a neat and clean work area. Follow all required quality standards and inspections as directed. Support and collaborate with the team to meet customer requirements and delivery timelines. Identify and work through nonconformance of products and standards. Follow all ISO documentation standards. Participate in training and lead by example, including but not limited to quality standards, safety practices and compliance. Cross training in other areas of the production area is required. The description of responsibilities is not exhaustive. There will be additional duties assigned per company, customer, and regulatory requirements. Competencies (Skills & Qualifications): Balance competing priorities, working with a sense of urgency to meet deadlines. Effective verbal and written communication skills that are clear and concise. Foster mutually beneficial relationships that are professional by building trust and providing timely communications within the team. Ability to utilize and read tape measures and digital calipers (length, width, thickness, diameter or depth of an object or hole). Requirements: 18 years of age Able to use various equipment-saws, crimpers, CNC machinery, forklifts, etc. Willing to learn and follow standard practices. Ability to read and interpret technical work instructions and documents. Ability to safely lift up to 30 lbs. using proper lifting techniques. Ability to apply basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide) and use tape measures and digital calipers. Basic computer skills. Ability to type 25 wpm Certification and/or Licenses: Forklift driver certified is a plus. We will provide training. Work Environment: In this production facility, it is essential to use hands, fingers, and arms frequently while standing for long periods of time. Additionally, speaking often with coworkers to troubleshoot and complete tasks. The individual will require fine motor skills, using fingers to operate small tools such as a tape measure and calibration tools or other controls specific to the position. Everyone must wear required personal protective equipment which may include safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, shoes, and other items as it pertains to the job duties. Able to see details or objects at a close range will be necessary for tasks while safely operating equipment, reading product labels, documents, or identifying specific items. An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The mental and physical requirements are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Value Added Companies (VAC) comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants, candidates, and team members with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources. Bent Tubes, LLC Address: 304 Stonecrest Court, Neenah, WI 54956 Bent Tubes website: .benttubes.com Value Added Distributors website: vadtek.com/ An Equal Opportunity Employer Keywords: Production Associate, Hose Assembler, Hydraulic Hose Assembly, Manufacturing Jobs, Assembly Technician, Production Line Worker, Hydraulic Hose Technician, Hose Assembly Specialist, Production Team Member, Assembly, Saw Operator, CNC Bender, Braze, Forklift, Hand Tools, Crimpers

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