Production Assistant 3rd Shift

Steel Partners•Bristol, PA

About The Position

The Production Assistant is an introductory, entry-level manufacturing role supporting Plant Operators with machinery setup, turnarounds, and operation according to department instructions. The role helps meet quality and productivity standards by preparing jobs and materials, monitoring and inspecting product, packing orders, documenting production, and completing required quality procedures. The position works on the third shift, Sunday through Thursday, from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Starting salary is $19.50, with a quarterly bonus.

Requirements

Excellent attention to detail.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated desire to learn and improve processes.
Ability to work as part of a team with minimum supervision.
Basic computer knowledge.
A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.
Manufacturing or warehouse experience is preferred but not required.
Experience with machine mechanics and reading and converting ruler measurements is highly preferred but not required.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience working in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.
Experience with machine mechanics and reading and converting ruler measurements.

Responsibilities

Work safely by following safety rules and procedures, handling materials and equipment safely, segregating waste, keeping floors and work areas clean, moving scrap materials, and reporting safety risks to management.
Complete Dunmore’s annual hazardous waste training.
Meet quality requirements by following manufacturing and customer specifications and ISO requirements, maintaining complete and accurate data, and inspecting and packing jobs to specifications.
Verify and record quality, yields, and production transactions, including roll tickets, labels, CP, and SMP, and use the roll numbering system.
Assist operators in meeting or exceeding standards for setups, cleanups, waste, yield, and productivity; stage jobs; and recommend ways to reduce or eliminate waste and costs.
Prepare orders by assisting with setups and turnarounds and ensuring materials, tooling, and packing materials are ready.
Maintain machine inventory and check and organize stock material, tooling, parts, and supplies; follow requisition procedures.
Monitor material quality and visually inspect products throughout the process.
Fill in for rewind operators during a shift as needed.
Pack rolls according to customer specifications and create inventory or shipping labels as required.
Document order output, material usage, and waste; perform basic calculations; read measuring rules, machine counters, gauges, and other apparatus; and complete required paperwork.
Obtain Quality Assurance approval, segregate or mark rejects, and record and summarize machine processes according to department work instructions.
Perform other duties as needed or required.