Production Associate II - 3rd Shift

Pyrotek • Salisbury, NC

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate performs basic production tasks at various stages of processing ceramic material into finished and semi-finished products. Work may include vacuum forming, mixing and decanting, assembling, inspecting, packaging, and operating equipment and machinery. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, from 9:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

The role follows work orders and specifications to fabricate vacuum-formed ceramic fiber insulating shapes, sets up jobs using instructions and drawings, assesses product quality through measurements and inspections, and records inspection, material-usage, and part-quantity data. The position is performed in a manufacturing environment and requires safe operation of equipment and adherence to required personal protective equipment practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; one year of manufacturing or machine operation experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret basic drawings and work orders, and use mechanical skills with required materials, supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to use hand-operated and power tools and perform tasks with precision and manual dexterity.
• Basic mechanical and mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to perform measurement and material calculations using a calculator.
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use software applications and scanning technology to clock in and out of jobs, record labor hours, and track material usage.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling proprietary and confidential information.
• Ability to work independently, use resources effectively, and understand policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
• Basic understanding of work and labor scheduling.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English by telephone, in person, and in writing.
• Ability to use a personal computer, basic calculator, and telephone.
• Ability to meet the position's physical and sensory requirements, including frequent lifting or moving of materials up to 40 pounds and occasional handling of materials up to 60 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• One year of manufacturing or machine operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently perform production activities, including vacuum forming, mixing and decanting, assembling, inspecting and packaging, and hot press and CNC operations.
• Read and interpret work orders and specifications to fabricate vacuum-formed ceramic fiber insulating shapes.
• Set up jobs safely and accurately using work order instructions and drawings or job prints.
• Assess product quality using precise measurements and measurement instruments such as tape measures, calipers, and micrometers.
• Perform quality checks, identify out-of-tolerance readings, and promptly notify supervision of discrepancies.
• Record inspection data, raw material usage, and part quantities accurately to support system transactions and inventory management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED