S1S1 — Support Associate
Manufacturing, Trades, and Blue-Collar Jobs Factory Operator
Roles with fixed raises on a schedule based on tenure or certification.
What this level means
Entry support: executes routine, well-defined tasks under close supervision.
- Scope
- A single task type or queue
- Autonomy
- Close supervision; follows defined procedures
- Complexity
- Routine, well-defined requests
- Impact
- Individual transactions
- Decision rights
- Acts within scripts; escalates exceptions
- Leadership
- None
- Typical experience
- 0–1 yrs
What you'd do
- Operate machinery
- Ensure product quality
- Maintain equipment
- Follow safety protocols
- Report production issues
- Assist in product assembly
- Perform routine maintenance
- Adhere to production schedules
- Collaborate with team members
- Participate in training sessions
- Operate and monitor machinery
- Inspect products for quality
- Perform equipment maintenance
- Adhere to safety guidelines
- Document production data
Skills, knowledge & tools
- Machine operation
- Quality assurance
- Basic maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Communication
- Technical troubleshooting
- Efficiency optimization
- Basic computer skills
- Manufacturing processes
- Safety regulations
- Quality standards
- Equipment operation
- Production techniques
- Basic mechanics
- Workplace safety
- Operational efficiency
- Technical skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Safety awareness
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Quality control
What good looks like
- High school diploma
- Technical certification preferred
- Experience in manufacturing environments
- Basic mechanical aptitude
- Commitment to safety standards
Common titles
Manufacturing, Trades, and Blue-Collar Jobs Factory OperatorStep Pay Structure
Where it sits & what it pays
O*NET / SOC: 13-0000 — Business & Financial Operations Occupations(inferred · under review)
Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are coming — JobFrame anchors pay to the family/level structure rather than the raw title.