Manufacturing Associate I
About The Position
The Manufacturing Associate I helps maintain an efficient and effective production process by contributing to production targets and deadlines and supporting the accurate, timely delivery of customer orders. This is a temporary, full-time individual-contributor position with openings on first, second, and third shifts. Permanent placement opportunities may be available based on business need. The role involves monitoring manufacturing machinery and equipment, removing and inspecting parts, documenting production and quality data, addressing certain defects with general tools, assembling subcomponents, and preparing finished products for shipping. The associate also maintains a clean and safe work area, participates in team discussions about production goals and process improvements, and covers other associates during lunch and breaks. Other duties may be assigned in support of the department and company. The position is performed in a plant environment that may involve machinery and exposure to hazards such as chemicals, heat, dust, or noise. Required protective equipment in specified areas includes rated safety-toe shoes, clear safety glasses, and hearing protection. Travel is not required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, such as vocational training.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Basic arithmetic skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools and basic SharePoint, with willingness to learn and improve proficiency.
- Basic knowledge of Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and the 5S Methodology.
- Ability to identify process deviations and product defects.
- Ability to allocate resources effectively to support timely delivery of products that meet specifications.
- Ability to set up, operate, and maintain equipment so output meets established quality standards.
- Dependability and willingness to work overtime when necessary.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing and walking, reaching, handling objects, and occasional lifting or moving of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to meet role-specific vision demands, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
- Ability to comply with job safety analysis (JSA) requirements in specified areas.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with standard manufacturing practices and equipment.
- Experience in quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
- Experience with basic troubleshooting of manufacturing processes.
- Experience in medical industries or molding businesses.
- Conversational ability in another language.
Responsibilities
- Monitor manufacturing machinery and equipment, including equipment producing molded parts, to ensure products meet specifications.
- Manually remove parts from machines.
- Visually inspect parts for specified defects.
- Record production and quality data, including quantities produced, defects identified, and materials used.
- Correct certain defects, such as flash, using general tools and engineering and quality feedback.
- Assemble product subcomponents according to detailed instructions.
- Package, label, and prepare finished products for shipment according to customer orders.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment by following safety protocols and cleaning schedules.
- Participate in team meetings about production goals, continuous improvement, and manufacturing-process concerns.
- Cover for other associates during lunch and break times.
- Perform other duties as required in support of the department and company.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
