Operator 1, Production

Jpw Industries • Albert Lea, MN

109d

About The Position

The Production Operator role encompasses a progressive hands-on career path within the JPW Industries manufacturing environment, supporting the assembly, fabrication, and quality assurance of machinery, components, and sub-systems. Operators at all levels play a vital role in meeting production targets, ensuring product quality and upholding workplace safety.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• 0-2 years in manufacturing or mechanical assembly.
• Ability to use basic hand, power and measuring tools.
• Ability to follow work instructions and record basic production data.
• Ability to operate a forklift and basic shop equipment.

Responsibilities

• Use hand, power and production tools to assemble machine units, sub-assemblies, and parts to meet product tolerances and specifications.
• Install moving parts, such as shafts, levers, or bearings.
• Use measuring instruments to verify alignments and tolerances of moving parts.
• Install wiring and electrical components to specifications.
• Remove small quantities of metal using hand files or portable grinders.
• Paint and install pre-manufactured parts into sub- or final machine assemblies as required.
• Bend and install pipe for hydraulic systems.
• Operate forklift to transport raw materials, components, and finished products throughout the production facility.
• Read and understand work orders, work instructions, or process documents to accurately and efficiently produce products to specifications.
• Operate equipment and follow chemical treatment procedures to apply black oxide coating to metal parts, adhering to standard operating procedures and quality control standards.
• Maintain production documentation.
• Perform routine quality checks to ensure products meet specifications.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: High school or GED