Manufacturing Associate

About IronLeaf Designs

IronLeaf Designs is a growing manufacturing and fabrication company located in Charlotte, North Carolina. We specialize in custom CNC machining, metal fabrication, woodworking, laser processing, and made-to-order products for commercial, industrial, and OEM clients.

At IronLeaf, we combine skilled craftsmanship with modern manufacturing technology to turn ideas into high-quality finished products. Our work is diverse, hands-on, and constantly evolving—and we're building a team of talented people who take pride in what they create.

We believe our people are an important part of our growth. We value craftsmanship, reliability, attention to detail, problem-solving, and a team-first mindset. Whether you bring years of experience in the trades or are looking for an opportunity to expand your skills, we want people who are motivated to learn, contribute, and do great work.

As we grow, we're committed to creating opportunities for our employees to grow with us. Team members have the chance to work across a variety of equipment and processes, develop new skills, take on greater responsibility, and make a meaningful impact on the future of the company.

If you enjoy working with your hands, solving problems, building things you can be proud of, and being part of a growing company where your contributions are noticed and valued, IronLeaf Designs may be the place for you.

About the role

IronLeaf Designs is seeking a dependable and motivated

to join our growing production and fabrication team.

This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys working in a manufacturing environment, takes pride in doing quality work, and is willing to assist wherever needed to keep production moving efficiently.

The Manufacturing Associate will support a variety of day-to-day production activities, including material handling, assembly, packaging and shipping, general fabrication support, and maintaining an organized and safe shop environment.

The ideal candidate has some previous manufacturing experience, is comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, and is

What you'll do

Support daily manufacturing and production operations

Assist machine operators and fabrication team members with production tasks as needed

Move raw materials, components, and finished products throughout the facility

Safely operate a forklift to load, unload, move, and organize materials

Assist with basic fabrication and production processes

Perform assembly of parts and finished products according to specifications

Inspect parts and finished products for visible defects and overall quality

Assist with measuring, sorting, labeling, and organizing materials and components

Prepare finished products for

Assist with packing, labeling, staging, and loading outgoing shipments

Receive and organize incoming materials and supplies as needed

Maintain organized material, inventory, and production areas

Perform basic finishing tasks such as cleaning, deburring, sanding, or preparing components as needed

Keep workstations, equipment areas, and shared shop spaces clean and organized

Follow company safety procedures and proper material-handling practices

Communicate effectively with supervisors, machine operators, and other members of the production team

Assist with other manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, and shop responsibilities as production needs require

Qualifications

1–2 years of manufacturing, production, fabrication, warehouse, or related experience preferred

Forklift certification required

Previous experience safely operating a forklift in a manufacturing or warehouse environment

Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to work with your hands

Ability to follow work instructions, drawings, measurements, and production requirements

Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work

Ability to safely lift, move, and handle materials throughout the workday

Dependable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team

Willingness to assist across different areas of production as needed

Strong work ethic and a positive, team-first attitude

Eager to learn, develop new skills, and grow into additional responsibilities

Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment

What We Offer

Full-time, day-shift position

Competitive compensation based on experience

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Hands-on experience across a variety of manufacturing and fabrication processes

Opportunity to learn new equipment and develop additional production skills

Opportunities to take on greater responsibility as experience and skills develop

Collaborative, team-oriented work environment

Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a growing company

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