Manufacturing Associate I

Providien Thermoforming LLC•San Diego, CA

About The Position

The role of a Manufacturing Associate I is crucial in maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of the production process. They actively participate in meeting production targets and deadlines, which is essential in ensuring that the company can accurately and timely deliver customer orders.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent, e.g., vocational training, is required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Basic arithmetic: add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.
Familiar with Microsoft Office tools and SharePoint basics, eager to learn and expand proficiency.
Basic knowledge of Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and the 5S Methodology.
Able to identify process deviations and product defects.
Able to effectively allocate resources to ensure timely product delivery that meets the required specifications.
Ability to set up, operate, and maintain equipment to ensure output meets established quality standards.
Dependable and willing to work overtime when necessary.
The employee will regularly engage in activities such as using hands to finger, handle, or feel and communicating verbally. Additionally, the employee will frequently need to reach with hands and arms while standing and walking as part of the role. Occasional lifting and movement of objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds may be required. This position also demands specific vision capabilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
ASTM F–2412–2005, ANSI Z41–1999, or ANSI Z41–1991 rated safety toe shoes in specific areas.
Clear ANSI Z87.1 safety-rated glasses in specific areas.
Hearing protection in specific locations.
Ability to compile with JSA in specific areas.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with standard manufacturing practices and equipment preferred.
Experience in quality assurance (QA) and regulatory compliance preferred.
Experience in basic troubleshooting of manufacturing processes preferred.
Experience in the medical industries or molding businesses preferred.
Conversational in any other language preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor machinery and equipment used in manufacturing, such as molded parts, to ensure products are made to specification.
Remove the parts from the machine manually.
Conduct visual inspections of the parts to check for pre-prescribed defects.
Document inventory and quality management production data, including quantities produced, defects identified, and materials used.
Correct certain defects, such as flash, using general tools based on engineering and quality feedback.
Assemble subcomponents of products, following detailed assembly instructions.
Package finished products for shipping, including labeling and preparing items according to customer orders.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and cleaning schedules.
Participate in team meetings to discuss production goals and continuous improvement strategies and address concerns about the manufacturing process.
Available to cover for other associates during their lunch and break times.
Other duties as required in support of the department and the company