Production Assistant

JST Manufacturing•Meridian, ID

About The Position

JST is seeking a Production Assistant to support daily manufacturing operations. The hands-on role includes assisting with equipment assembly and production, quality inspections, inventory, equipment upkeep, and shipment preparation. The Production Assistant works under the direction of the Production Manager to help ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and on schedule. The position involves working with manufacturing equipment and tools, following blueprints and work instructions, inspecting products, organizing work areas and materials, and supporting teams across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Quoting. Duties may vary as production priorities change. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with a starting pay of $20.00–$22.00 per hour. JST specializes in wet processing, drying, and chemical management equipment for precision-focused industries, including semiconductors, electronics, flat panel displays, optoelectronics, and medical devices. Employment offers are contingent on completing required pre-employment drug testing. Employees may also be subject to background checks based on business necessity. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Ability to read and understand assembly blueprints and work instructions.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations using a calculator.
Ability to produce accurate, quality work while meeting production schedules.
Ability to operate handheld power tools safely and effectively.
Willingness to clean, inspect, and maintain tools and equipment.
Commitment to following company procedures and maintaining a safe work environment.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to safely lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk throughout the scheduled shift.
Ability to climb, balance, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, grasp, and handle materials or tools as needed.
Ability to work safely around manufacturing equipment and follow established safety procedures.
Willingness to assist with different tasks as production priorities change.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; JST is unable to provide visa sponsorship.
Employment offers are contingent on submitting to and satisfying the company's pre-employment drug testing requirements.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with precision measuring tools, such as calipers.
Technical education or equivalent hands-on experience.
Experience in manufacturing or production support, mechanical assembly or equipment building, machine operation or fabrication, quality inspection or quality control, inventory or material handling, warehouse work, shipping or packaging, general maintenance or shop support, or use of hand tools, power tools, or precision measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

Operate production equipment as needed, including optical lasers, routers, grainers, and saws.
Assist with equipment assembly and manufacturing by following blueprints, schematics, and work instructions.
Inspect completed parts and products to help ensure they meet company quality requirements.
Maintain clean and organized work areas by caring for tools, removing waste, and assisting with shop housekeeping.
Package, label, and organize products and outgoing orders for shipment.
Count, sort, and arrange parts, components, and materials to support inventory activities.
Use calipers and other measuring or inspection tools to verify product quality.
Follow established work procedures and safety practices throughout manufacturing operations.
Help maintain production equipment and tools in clean, safe, and serviceable condition.
Provide general assistance to Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Quoting teams as needed.
Collaborate with team members to address production challenges and help meet department goals.
Safely handle tools, materials, and equipment while performing tasks that may require bending, kneeling, climbing, crouching, reaching, and grasping.
Complete other assigned duties supporting production and overall business operations.