Production Associate I
About The Position
The Production Associate I sets up and assembles parts while following procedures, routing, and other work instructions. The role is responsible for producing quality parts that meet customer standards, deadlines, and expectations, while remaining compliant with applicable quality systems. The associate participates in audits and continuous-improvement and cost-reduction activities, maintains materials, equipment, and work areas, and reports progress and quality issues to a lead or supervisor. The position also requires working with hands and standing for extended periods. This is an onsite, first-shift position in Fairfield, California, scheduled Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Overtime may be required based on business needs. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens may access information under the program or contract. No security clearance is required.
Requirements
- Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent (such as a G.E.D. in the U.S.) or vocational/technical education in a related discipline.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Access (ATF).
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- One year of manufacturing experience.
- Experience using Citrix, SAP, Word, and Excel.
Responsibilities
- Set up and assemble parts.
- Demonstrate proper use of simple hand and machine tools.
- Read and follow procedures, routing, and other work instructions accurately.
- Maintain product quality standards and produce parts with no defects.
- Ensure parts are created to meet customer deadlines and expectations.
- Comply with applicable elements of quality systems.
- Participate in cost-reduction plans and continuous-improvement plans or events as required.
- Participate in audits.
- Acquire applicable skills, knowledge, and certifications as required.
- Maintain materials, equipment, and the work area in a clean and orderly condition.
- Comply with company rules and regulations, including Environmental Health and Safety, Ethics, International Trade Compliance, and Human Resources requirements.
- Examine methods and results for conformance to standards and provide reinstruction as required.
- Report work progress and updates to a lead or supervisor, including conditions related to failures to meet quality standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Student Loan Repayment Program.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverage.
- Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning benefits.
- Adoption assistance.
- Autism Benefit.
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
- Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program.
- Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits.
- Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
- Teladoc Medical Experts second-opinion program.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and program conditions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
