Production Associate - Overlay

Monday-Thursday 4:00pm-2:30am
Starting Wage: $24/HR DOE

Summary:
The Overlay position is responsible for the precise assembly of custom overlay garage doors, transforming standard steel door panels into carriage house–style doors based on customer specifications. This role requires the ability to accurately interpret design diagrams and translate them into finished products by carefully measuring, cutting, and assembling overlay components. Employees must ensure each piece is aligned and installed with a high level of precision to achieve the desired aesthetic and quality standards. Success in this position requires strong measuring skills, exceptional attention to detail, and hands-on carpentry aptitude.

Essential Duties:

Read and interpret order details and design diagrams to understand customer specifications.
Measure, mark, and pre-cut wood components with a high level of accuracy.
Organize and label materials to ensure efficiency and proper assembly.
Operate routing equipment to finish boards and achieve required design details.
Sand, prep, and paint according to order requirements.
Assemble wood overlay components onto steel door sections, ensuring proper alignment and secure attachment.
Inspect finished product to ensure it matches design specifications and meets quality standards.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following all safety procedures.

Marginal Duties:

Assist in Production or Shipping areas as requested.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Management.

Competencies Required:

Maintains a high level of quality to eliminate mistakes.
Operate with Passion, Energy and Enthusiasm.
Always remain safety conscious.
High level of attention to detail and organization.
Excellent time management skills.
Ability to read and interpret job specs.
Ability to read a tape measure to 1/32”.
Patience and ability to focus without rushing.
Sound judgment, decision making and problem-solving skills in all situations.
Ability to effectively communicate in English, both orally and written, to ensure a clear understanding of work instructions and safety protocols.
Have prompt and reliable attendance.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience:
High School or GED required, and 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment preferred or; an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully to perform the essential responsibilities and duties as listed above.

Equipment/Software used:

Safety glasses, gloves, and ear protection
ANSI approved boots or shoes
Chop Saw
Table Saw
Router
Sander
Handheld Drills
Tape Measure
Battery Operated Calking Gun
Clamps

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA at this time.

CANDIDATES OFFERED EMPLOYMENT ARE REQUIRED TO PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST AND BACKGROUND CHECK PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT.

We are committed to our team members, and we care deeply about providing employees and their families a supportive benefits package which includes:

Medical and Dental insurance with company contribution
HSA company contribution and match
401K with company match
Company paid life insurance
Vision insurance
Company paid short-term disability and company contribution towards long-term disability
Supplemental insurance options
Parental Leave
Childbirth Recovery Leave
Vacation and Sick Time
Holiday pay
Referral Bonus
Annual work boot allowance
Prescription safety glass allowance

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that all information provided is accurate and truthful to the best of your knowledge. Any false statements, misrepresentation, or omission of information may disqualify you from consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in termination. The company reserves the right to verify the information you have provided as part of the recruitment process. Submitting an application does not guarantee employment.

Midland Garage Door is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Midland Garage Door will make reasonable accommodations to the known qualifying disabilities of applicants and employees when doing so will not impose an undue hardship. Applicants who believe they may need reasonable accommodation to enable them to participate in the application process should contact Human Resources.

BUILT ON QUALITY For over 40 years, Midland has been manufacturing the longest-lasting, smoothest-running residential and commercial overhead garage doors. We are a proud Midwest company built on the tradition of making products that dealers love to install and customers love to own. THE MIDLAND FAMILY When you work with us, you become part of the family. From our drivers you’ll know by name, to our plant workers, our employees take extraordinary pride in the craftsmanship that goes into every one of our overhead garage doors. Our extended family includes dealers selected based on their commitment to exceptional service. THE SCIENCE OF QUALITY We offer a vast number of colors and styles, with an outstanding selection of window designs to complement any exterior. Along with variety and beauty, our doors are rugged and dependable. We focus on precision manufacturing so your door will work perfectly for years to come. OUR COMMITMENT As part of our commitment to quality and service, we remain focused on developing innovative new products through our associations with organizations, including the N.A.H.B.®, I.D.A.® and DASMA®

Production Associate - Overlay Department

Production Associate - Overlay Department

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