<![CDATA[DMZ Services LLC (dba Affinity Personnel Solutions)]]> https://JOBS.AFFINITYPERSONNEL.COM/ en-us <![CDATA[VP of Operations]]> Looking for a VP of Operations for a metal fabrication company in North Tonawanda!

Direct Hire opportunity

Salary varies based on experience - $140-185K

Please reply with resume for immediate consideration!!

Key Responsibilities

  • Production Leadership: Oversee all fabrication processes, production scheduling, and material management to meet customer demands.
  • Operational Efficiency: Implement Lean manufacturing principles, reduce waste, and manage capital expenditures (CapEx) for new equipment.
  • Quality Control & Safety: Establish strict quality standards and ensure compliance with industry regulations and health/safety standards (e.g., OSHA).
  • Strategic Planning: Collaborate with executive leadership team on low-cost manufacturing strategies, capacity planning and daily production status.
  • Financial Accountability: Manage operational budgets, cost reduction initiatives, and inventory optimization.
  • Team Leadership: Plan, direct and coordinate manufacturing team managers (including Shop, Project Management, Engineering, Supply Chain and Quality) to maximize production in a cost efficient manner while fostering a safe, high-performance culture.

Core Competencies

  • Process Optimization
  • Supply Chain/Materials Management
  • Production Scheduling
  • Quality Control
  • Team Development
  • Budgeting/P&L Responsibility
]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 EDT Qualifications

  • Experience: Extensive knowledge and experience in a senior manufacturing leadership role, specifically for metal fabrication and machining, with a proven track record of managing production teams.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business Administration.
  • Knowledge: Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, production methods, financial analysis, project management and customer satisfaction.
  • Skills: Expertise in Lean or Six Sigma methodologies, strong data-driven decision-making, and high-level negotiation skills.
  • Communication: Outstanding cross-functional collaboration communication skills with peers, employees and customers, who’s respected for subject matter and knowledge.
  • Personality Traits: Entrepreneurial spirit who is hands-on, a problem solver and has a roll-up-the-sleeves mentality.
]]> 1 <![CDATA[2nd Shift Assistant Production Supervisor]]> Manufacturing plant in Buffalo, NY is looking for an assistant supervisor to join their team on 2nd shift!!

Hours - 5pm-2am Mon-Fri

Pay varies based on experience - $62,500 salary

Please reply with resume for immediate consideration!!

 

The Assistant Production Supervisor supports daily manufacturing operations by working directly on the production floor alongside operators. This role is highly hands-on, spending approximately 95% of the shift on the floor, ensuring production goals, safety standards, and quality requirements are met. The Assistant Production Supervisor also provides leadership coverage by filling in for Production Supervisors during vacations, absences, and time off, ensuring continuity of operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work hands-on on the production floor to support daily manufacturing operations
  • Monitor production processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met
  • Assist with staffing, scheduling and task assignments to meet production targets
  • Provide real-time support to operators, troubleshoot issues and escalate concerns as needed
  • Enforce company policies, safety procedures and good manufacturing practices
  • Perform production checks, quality inspections and required documentation
  • Communicate production status, issues, and improvement opportunities to management
  • Train, coach and support production employees on procedures and best practices
  • Serve as acting Production Supervisor during vacations, absences and time off including:
    • Leading shifts and managing workflow
    • Addressing employee concerns
    • Coordinating with maintenance, quality, and other departments

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required; technical or manufacturing education preferred
  • Previous manufacturing or production experience required
  • Prior leadership, lead or supervisory experience required
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, safety standards and quality requirements
  • Effective communication, leadership and problem-solving skills

Physical & Work Requirements

  • Ability to spend the majority of the shift standing and working on the production floor
  • Ability to lift and move materials as required
  • Willingness to work flexible hours and varying shifts as needed to assist with coverage
]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 EDT Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required; technical or manufacturing education preferred
  • Previous manufacturing or production experience required
  • Prior leadership, lead or supervisory experience required
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, safety standards and quality requirements
  • Effective communication, leadership and problem-solving skills

Physical & Work Requirements

  • Ability to spend the majority of the shift standing and working on the production floor
  • Ability to lift and move materials as required
  • Willingness to work flexible hours and varying shifts as needed to assist with coverage
]]> 1 <![CDATA[Manufacturing Technologist]]> Local composites manufacturer in Buffalo, NY is looking for a technologist/mechanical engineer to join their team!!

1st shift hours

Direct Hire Opportunity

Salary varies based on experience - $75-95k

Please reply with resume for immediate consideration!!

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Technologist – Mechanical is a highly hands-on, shop-floor focused role responsible for supporting, troubleshooting, improving, and maintaining manufacturing equipment, tooling, and automated systems. This position spends a significant amount of time on the production floor working directly with equipment, supervsors, maintenance, and engineering to keep production running safely and efficiently while driving continuous improvement in quality, uptime, and throughput.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Work directly on the manufacturing floor to set up, calibrate, adjust, and optimize production equipment, assembly lines, and automated systems to meet production targets
  • Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues in real time to minimize downtime and keep production running
  • Design, modify, and improve tooling, fixtures, jigs, molds, and dies using 3D CAD software to improve quality, repeatability, and operator efficiency
  • Assist with hands-on installation, commissioning, startup, and validation of new equipment and process changes
  • Read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and pneumatic/hydraulic/electrical schematics to support troubleshooting and improvements on the floor
  • Develop, update, and support SOPs, setup sheets, and operator work instructions based on real-world production conditions
  • Perform hands-on root cause analysis of equipment failures, scrap, and quality issues, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
  • Drive continuous improvement activities on the floor focused on safety, efficiency, downtime reduction, and waste elimination
  • Partner closely with production operators, maintenance technicians, and quality teams to quickly resolve issues and improve overall equipment effectiveness

 

]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 EDT Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or related field preferred
  • Min 3 years of hands-on manufacturing, maintenance, or industrial engineering support experience preferred
  • Strong understanding of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electrical troubleshooting
  • Strong shop-floor troubleshooting experience in a production environment
  • Ability to use precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators)
  • Machine shop experience (lathe, mill, drill press, CNC) preferred
  • Experience with 3D CAD software; exposure to automation or basic programming a plus
  • Strong hands-on problem-solving ability under production pressure
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically active manufacturing environment
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with operators and maintenance teams

Physical Demands & Work Environment

  • Primarily a shop-floor, hands-on manufacturing role with some office work
  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, and occasional lifting required
  • Regular exposure to noise, machinery, moving equipment, and varying temperatures
  • Must follow all safety requirements and wear PPE including steel-toed boots, safety glasses, and hearing protection
]]> 1 <![CDATA[Food Packager]]> Cheese manufacturer in Corfu, NY is looking for several packaging and process technicians to join their team!

1st shift hours - 5am-2:30pm Mon-Fri

2nd shift hours - 2pm-12:30am Mon-Fri

Pay starts at $17.50 + differential

Please reply with resume for immediate consideration!!

 

JOB DUTIES:

  • Package cheese products accurately and efficiently in compliance with established packaging specifications
  • Follow all food safety, sanitation, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to ensure product safety and quality
  • Maintain consistent production flow while upholding quality standards
  • Monitor packaged products for defects and report quality concerns to supervision
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
  • Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements
  • Demonstrate flexibility by assisting in other packaging or production areas as needed
  • Support a team-oriented work environment through effective communication and cooperation
]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 EDT REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Basic math skills and reading comprehension
  • Reliable work ethic with a positive, professional attitude
  • Willingness to learn new tasks and adapt to changing production needs
  • Previous manufacturing experience preferred; food manufacturing experience strongly preferred
]]> 1 <![CDATA[Industrial Maintenance Mechanic]]> Local manufacturing company in Buffalo, NY looking for multiple maintenance mechanics!!

2nd & 3rd shifts available

Pay varies based on exp - $30-45/hr

Please respond with resume for immediate consideration!!

 

JOB DUTIES:

-Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair all production equipment within the plant

-Ensure equipment is in good working condition through preventative maintenance schedules to keep all machines online

-Install new equipment as needed

-Work with hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic and mechanical systems

-Utilize tools as needed and be able t program/set-up equipment as needed

]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 EDT REQUIREMENTS:

-Must have at minimum 3 years of experience with mechanical maintenance in an industrial setting

-Must have strong knowledge of hydraulic, electrical and mechanical systems

-PLC knowledge and experience is a plus

-Must be able to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair issues with production equipment, including heat presses of various sizes, injection molding machines, paint booths, forklifts, conveyors, slitters, etc.

-Must have strong working knowledge of production equipment and tools/methods for installing, maintaining and repairing

-Blueprint and schematic reading is required

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