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Laborup

Two-sided marketplace for hiring skilled labor

Production Technician

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFort Wayne, IN, USA$15 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • No prior manufacturing or production experience is required; willingness to learn is required.
  • Excellent attendance and punctuality are required.
  • Ability to identify product defects, accurately record data, and follow quality assurance procedures is required.
  • Clear communication with supervisors, technicians, and other departments is required.
  • Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods in a manufacturing environment is required.
  • Ability to safely lift and move products weighing up to 30 pounds is required.
  • Ability to use basic operating tools, including small hand tools, precisely is required.
  • Comfort working in a clean, safe, process-driven industrial environment is required.

Responsibilities

  • Operate, manage, and continuously monitor multiple production machines to ensure smooth, high-quality output; use basic menu systems to start, run, and adjust production equipment.
  • Maintain raw-material inventory at each machine station using basic tools and step-by-step instructions; load materials, thread guides, and replace exhausted supply packages to keep production lines running.
  • Identify and resolve simple mechanical issues or material breaks; work with a supervisor or line technician on larger problems or machine adjustments.
  • Conduct ongoing inspections of production operators and machinery, and perform daily quality and dimensional tests on products on the manufacturing line.
  • Inspect finished products for defects and record production notes, defect counts, and quality concerns on the appropriate forms.
  • Process and prepare newly developed products, inspect and approve machine style or setup changes, and collaborate with other departments to resolve quality issues.
  • Maintain the cleanliness and safety of assigned machines and the surrounding workspace.

About the Company

Laborup

Two-sided marketplace for hiring skilled labor

Laborup operates a two-sided marketplace that connects construction contractors with skilled tradespeople. It helps contractors find, hire, and manage workers for various trades (e.g., general labor, carpentry, electrical) through a streamlined platform, while offering tradespeople a mobile app to discover consistent job opportunities, manage their profiles, and receive payments. The platform also handles payroll, taxes, insurance, and compliance, reducing administrative work for hirers and enabling a flexible, scalable workforce. Laborup generates revenue by charging contractors a fee for each worker hired through the platform. The company’s goal is to alleviate construction labor shortages and inefficiencies by providing reliable employment and a dependable stream of skilled labor to projects, with an emphasis on efficient staffing, payroll services, and HR compliance.

Company size
11-50
Company stage
Seed
Total funding
$7.7M
Headquarters
Knoxville, TN
Founded
2024

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