1st Shift Producer Associate- Legacy

DRiV•Skokie, IL

7d•$20 - $25

About The Position

The Producer Associate performs manufacturing work requiring knowledge and skills beyond those of an Operator, including operating manufacturing equipment, machinery, and information systems; troubleshooting equipment malfunctions; and completing work to production and quality standards. The role follows safety, health, environmental, and quality requirements and notifies the Operations Supervisor of conditions or occurrences that negatively affect safety or production. In the Partial Coating Cell, the Team Member sets up, operates, and maintains coating and related equipment and analytical instruments; performs quality inspections; mixes, dispenses, maintains, and disposes of coatings; troubleshoots process, material, and equipment issues; completes production paperwork; and moves parts by hand or truck.

Requirements

Successful completion of high school is highly preferred but not required.
Proficiency with the tools, programs, and equipment needed to perform job duties.
For Associate-level work: assignments are fairly routine and closely supervised; typically 1–2 years of experience.
For Core-level work: Associate-level skills, ability to set up machines and systems, troubleshoot equipment, and complete quality inspections; works under general supervision; typically 2–4 years of experience.
For Senior-level work: Associate- and Core-level skills, ability to assist others with complex issues, program machines and equipment, work in various facility areas, and independently complete assignments; may interface with Engineering and Quality Technicians on issues or special projects.
Experience requirements vary somewhat and may depend on Apprenticeship requirements for subcategories requiring such training.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including frequent standing, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, bending, handling materials, and manipulating objects.
Ability to see objects up close and at a distance, distinguish color, adjust focus, and use peripheral vision.
Ability to lift 5–20 pounds continuously, 20–40 pounds frequently, and 40–75 pounds occasionally or seldom.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of high school.
Certification or ability to become certified to complete first-article checks.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned work-area duties, including machine and specialized equipment operations, mill operations, shipping and receiving, materials handling, warehouse and dock work, quality tasks, laser cutting, mold cleaning, and high-rise or turret truck operation, as applicable.
Set up, operate, or shut down equipment and run computer programs needed to complete and document work assignments.
Follow safety procedures and DRiV safety policy; immediately report unsafe or hazardous working conditions to the Operations Supervisor.
Follow Quality Management System requirements and suggest improvements to work-unit processes and efficiencies between work units.
Perform visual and functional inspections according to engineering drawings, specifications, and general quality inspection requirements.
Complete first-article checks if certified or once certified.
Precisely follow written instructions on press cards, standard work, and work instructions.
Complete 5S housekeeping and work-area cleaning tasks.
Resolve minor issues that hinder or slow work-area progress.
Perform other tasks and assignments consistent with knowledge and training.
In the Partial Coating Cell, set up, operate, and maintain the spray wash line, roll coater, dryer, screen printer, batch curing oven, and screen cleaner.
Set up, operate, and maintain analytical instruments and tools, including scales, a viscometer, moisture analyzer, Betascope, and dyne fluid.
Perform quality inspections using measuring instruments as necessary and identify product discrepancies against samples and quality acceptance criteria.
Start up and shut down equipment and perform cleanout procedures as necessary.
Mix, order, dispense, maintain, and dispose of coatings.
Identify and troubleshoot process, material, and equipment problems.
Complete daily production paperwork, including piece-count sheets, quality check sheets, move tickets, and production tracking requirements.
Move parts by hand or using a manual or powered truck.