Production Associate – 2nd Shift (4‑Day Workweek)

At Tanis Brush, we're a leading name in the industrial brush industry. We offer a wide range of high-quality brushes to suit various applications. We understand that every need is unique, and that's why we work closely with our customers to provide the right solutions.

We focus on forming strong relationships with our customers while providing high-quality brushes for almost every application. We're committed to being your go-to industrial brush manufacturer for all your industrial brush needs.

Pay: $20–$22/hour + Annual Bonus + $2 shift premium
Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 2:45 PM–12:45 AM
Location: On‑site Manufacturing Facility, Delafield, WI

Join a stable GROWING manufacturing team where precision matters and your work directly contribute to high‑quality products. As a Production Associate, you’ll enjoy a 4‑day workweek, competitive pay, strong benefits, and opportunities to participate in continuous improvement initiatives. This is a hands‑on role ideal for someone who takes pride in quality, safety, and teamwork.

As a Production Associate, you’ll play a vital role in our manufacturing process by:

• →Operating and loading production machines
• →Performing assembly and secondary operations such as trimming, crimping, cutting, and finishing
• →Inspecting products using measuring tools to ensure quality standards are met
• →Packaging, labeling, and preparing materials per work order instructions
• →Completing inspection records and production documentation
• →Maintaining a clean and organized work area following 6S standards
• →Supporting safety initiatives and ISO 9001 / ISO 13485 quality systems
• →Collaborating with your team on process improvements and updated work instructions
• →Performing additional duties as assigned to support production goals

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Comfortable reading measuring devices such as rulers, calipers, and scales
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Dependable, safety‑minded, and team‑oriented

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 6 months of assembly or manufacturing experience
• Forklift experience is a plus

This role is active and hands‑on. You’ll regularly:

• Stand and move for extended periods
• Lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs without assistance
• Use hand tools, power tools, and machine tools
• Perform repetitive hand movements (grasping, fingering, feeling)
• Wear required PPE (safety glasses, shoes, hearing protection; additional PPE as needed)

• Manufacturing facility with light exposure to dust, noise, fumes, and oils
• Safety‑focused environment with established procedures and training