Manufacturing Associate I / Machine Operator

Purple Cow Recruiting • Bellefontaine, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring Manufacturing Associates / Machine Operators for multiple full-time opportunities in Bellefontaine, Ohio. The employer is actively interviewing and seeking dependable candidates with hands-on manufacturing experience and forklift experience who are ready to contribute in a team-oriented production environment.

Working under the direction of the Business Unit Manager and Production Supervisor, the Manufacturing Associate / Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining production equipment while producing quality parts that meet or exceed customer expectations.

This position requires hands-on manufacturing experience, attention to quality, safe equipment operation, accurate production recordkeeping, and the ability to work effectively as part of a production team.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 Year of Manufacturing / Production Experience REQUIRED
• Forklift Experience REQUIRED
• Hands-On Production Equipment / Machine Operation Experience REQUIRED
• Ability to Set Up, Operate, and Maintain Production Equipment REQUIRED
• Basic Measurement Skills REQUIRED
• Ability to Understand and Record Precise Measurements REQUIRED
• Basic Computer Skills REQUIRED
• Ability to Complete Daily Production Records REQUIRED
• Ability to Follow SOPs and Manufacturing Procedures REQUIRED
• Dependability and Acceptable Attendance REQUIRED
• Ability to Follow Directions REQUIRED
• Strong Teamwork Skills REQUIRED
• Flexibility / Adaptability REQUIRED
• Ability to Read English REQUIRED
• Written and Verbal Communication Skills REQUIRED
• Ability to Work Full-Time On-Site in Bellefontaine, OH REQUIRED
• Ability to Meet the Physical Requirements of the Position REQUIRED
• Ability to Wear Required Manufacturing PPE REQUIRED

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Calipers, Gauges, or Similar Measurement Tools Preferred
• SOP / TQM Experience Preferred
• TS 16949 / IATF Quality-System Experience Preferred
• ISO 14001 Experience Preferred
• Automotive or Automotive-Supplier Manufacturing Experience Preferred

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain assigned production equipment
• Maintain responsibility for the quality and efficiency of assigned equipment
• Monitor production equipment during operation
• Complete assigned daily production records accurately
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Follow Total Quality Management (TQM) policies and plant-specific procedures
• Comply with applicable facility and divisional quality standards
• Follow TS 16949 and ISO 14001 procedures as applicable
• Follow environmental, health, and safety requirements
• Maintain housekeeping and workplace safety standards
• Participate in required training
• Support continuous-improvement initiatives
• Participate in cost-reduction efforts as appropriate
• Use measurement tools and accurately record measurements
• Perform basic computer/data-entry functions associated with production records
• Safely operate a forklift as required by the position
• Work collaboratively with production team members and supervision
• Maintain dependable and acceptable attendance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed