Molding Operations - Production Associate 2nd Shift

Grote•Madison, IN

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The Molding Operations Production Associate assembles, fits, wires, and installs parts to create subassemblies or finished products. The role also performs material-handling and E1 transactions within the assigned area, which may include shipping, packing, receiving, supplying, or moving materials within or between departments. The associate may operate RF devices and motorized or non-motorized material-moving equipment, such as pallet jacks, forklifts, walk-behind lifts, and stand-up lifts. Employees are expected to work safely, meet quality requirements, and achieve production objectives. The position works in a manufacturing environment and may require prolonged standing and walking, overtime as needed, lifting up to 40 pounds, frequent bending and stooping, manual dexterity, and working at various heights. Temperatures may be hot or cold depending on outside conditions. The role involves following work instructions, assembling products, handling and inspecting materials and parts, operating equipment, recording production and quality information, and helping maintain an orderly work area. Travel is negligible.

Requirements

Good attendance and safety record.
Basic math knowledge.
Knowledge of electronic assembly as required for the position.
Knowledge of metric and U.S. measurement systems.
Hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
Basic computer-use skills.
Must successfully pass any required pre-screening tests.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, stand and walk for long periods, bend and stoop frequently, and work at various heights.
Ability to see small lettering and numbering from average distances while wearing safety glasses.
Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions and communicate routine factual information.
Forklift-operation certification must be passed within 60 calendar days of the start date in the position unless management agrees to an extension; it may be learned after accepting the job.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent; a high school diploma is preferred.
Two-year technical degree in an applicable manufacturing area of study.
Two or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to read blueprints or schematics.
Experience using hand tools, power tools, measurement devices, scanning equipment, and forklifts or stand-up lifts, if required for the position.

Responsibilities

Follow all safety procedures and practices.
Operate within quality requirements and production standards; visually inspect parts and assemblies for cosmetic and functional defects.
Complete and document first- and last-article inspections as required, including product gaging with measuring equipment per inspection or control plans.
Perform and document required quality inspections at the assigned frequency.
Follow Standard Operating Work instructions and assemble various products.
Receive and stock materials; pick products from production areas or storage bins; lift and supply parts to workstations or designated areas.
Perform material-handling functions and E1 transactions, including shipping, packing, receiving, supplying, and moving materials as assigned.
Operate motorized and non-motorized material-moving equipment, scanners, RF devices, computers, and production machines as needed; certification may be required.
Enter information into PLC-controlled equipment as required and perform cycle counts.
Meet packaging requirements and assist with or perform machinery setups as needed.
Match product numbers to bills of material or other documents; edit and release work orders for production entry into the ERP system.
Communicate with others to ensure materials needed for production are available.
Record scrap results, control-plan checks, routings, production information, and other required information.
Maintain 5S and keep the work area clean and organized.
Handle, identify, dispose of, ship, and receive hazardous waste materials as needed.
Help train other employees as directed and identify problems to appropriate personnel.
Participate in problem-solving and Grote Production System (GPS) activities; make minor equipment adjustments.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.