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Production Associate - Overlay Department

Midland Garage Door, West Fargo, ND, United States


Production Associate - Overlay
Schedule:

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 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

Other Requirements
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.

Benefits

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

Legal Notice
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.

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