Production Operator 1st shift, 7am to 7pm Fri, Sat & Sun

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Date: Oct 21, 2025

Location: PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, US, 53821

Company: NOVARES

  • Drive Your Career Forward – Join Our Automotive Team in Prairie du Chien!"

  • "Now Hiring Production Operators – Help Build the Future of Automotive Manufacturing!"

  • "Fuel Your Future with a Career in Automotive Production!"

  • Paid weekly
  • 10 paid holidays, paid vacation, and personal time.
  • Health benefits and 401 (k) available 30 days after hire, effective the first of the month.

 

Novares is looking for its Manufacturing department his/her future Production Operator 1st shift, 7am to 7pm Fri, Sat & Sun , located in PRAIRIE DU CHIEN PR-PL

Job Purpose

Level 1: Ensure production and the quality of this production in compliance with procedures
Level 2: Ensure production and quality of this production in compliance with procedures and have the ability to work on different production stations (versatile)
Level 3: Ensure production and quality of this production in compliance with procedures, have the ability to work on different production stations (versatile) and perform other functions (multi skills)

Main Missions

Career Path & Responsibilities

Level Title Key Focus Core Responsibilities
1 Operator Master your workstation • Follow procedures & safety rules
• Operate equipment & record production data
• Validate product labels & quality
• Maintain clean, organized workstation
• Report anomalies to supervisor
• Communicate effectively with next shift
2 Versatile Operator Expand to multiple stations Includes Level 1 duties plus:
• Operate across product families
• Meet standard production rates
• Assist with changeovers & peripheral equipment
• Detect & solve common issues
• Perform product reworks
3 Multi-Skilled Operator Lead & improve Includes Level 1 & 2 duties plus:
• Restart equipment after shutdowns (authorized)
• Lead root cause analysis & waste reduction
• Perform Level 1 equipment maintenance
• Assist in integrating new processes
• Train, mentor & provide technical support to operators

Essential job functions

Abilities

  • Manual dexterity to assemble, operate, adjust and inspect 
    - Near vision to handle small parts and to detect visual defects 
    - Normal color vision and depth perception capability 
    - Ability to take direction from others 
    - Communication skills to work effectively in a team environment 
    - Reading and basic math comprehension to understand and interpret training guides, standard operating procedures and quality information (SPC, charts, graphs, etc.) and to complete production reports 
    - Ability to stand for extended periods (8, 10, or 12-hour shifts as required). Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain a focus on safety and quality.

  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain a focus on safety and quality.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Candidate Profile :

Level of Experience: N/A 

Type of Contract: ATW - At Will Contract 

Required Travel: N/A 

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, political orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.


Nearest Major Market: Madison