Production Associate II - 2nd Shift

Pyrotek • Salisbury, NC

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The role of the Production Associate is to perform basic production tasks for various stages for the processing of ceramic material into finished and semi-finished product, including mixing and canting, assembling, inspecting and packaging, and operating equipment and machinery, as needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or General Education Development (GED), plus a minimum one (1) year of manufacturing/machine operation experience, preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret basic drawings and work orders, and apply mechanical skills to use 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 (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division), and ability to apply form of measurement and other work material calculations utilizing a calculator.
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use a variety of software applications systems and scanning technology to clock in and out of jobs, record labor hours, and track material usage.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion in handling of proprietary and confidential information.
• Ability to work independently, without significant direction and to use resources effectively to “figure it out”.
• Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
• Basic understanding of work/labor scheduling.
• Continuously required to talk, hear, and see.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend and reach, use hands and fingers to grasp, handle and feel.
• Frequently lift and/or move materials weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift, maneuver, or handle materials weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Communicate effectively in English by telephone, in person and in writing.
• Effectively use a personal computer, basic calculator, and telephone.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently perform production activities, including but not limited to vacuum forming operations, 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.
• Safely and accurately setup jobs based on work order instructions and drawings/job prints.
• Thoroughly assess product quality by taking precise measurements, using a tape measure, calipers, micrometers, and other measurement instruments.
• Accurately perform quality checks to identify out-of-tolerance readings and immediately notify supervision of any discrepancies.
• Correctly record data for inspection, raw material usage, and part quantities to ensure accurate system transactions and inventory management.

What This Job Offers

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