Production Associate

Almag Aluminum•Pennsauken Township, NJ

88d•Onsite

About The Position

Directly responsible to the General Manager and/or a delegate. Must communicate with all plant production personnel. Functionally responsible for the production and quality of material, including it being packed and inspected as per customer requirements. Ensure that a safe working environment is maintained at all times. This will be done by following Company policies and procedures. We believe that every Employee is responsible to act safely and to model good safety practices.

Requirements

Grade 12 education
Minimum 1 year experience in manufacturing, using variety of machining, packing, and handling material
Good command of English, written and oral
Familiarity with MS Office
Capability of using measuring instruments and able to read blueprints/drawings

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with extrusion defects would be an asset

Responsibilities

Safely and effectively operating all machines within the department: presses, saws, punch press, drilling, tapping, deburring machines and any other additional equipment that may be purchased in the future
Racking, un-racking, and inspection of parts through the anodizing line
Checking machine condition for any issues and/or mechanical problems prior to starting it
Following work orders and producing parts according to specifications
Ensuring material is packed in order of priority according to the pack dates indicated on the WIP Report
Confirming weights and counts are correct
Checking material for hardness and recording the readings in EPICS. If material is not within spec for hardness, it must be red tagged ahead of the pack stage and QA must be notified
Ensuring the correct tagging colors are used based on work order routing once an order is complete
Adhering to work order instructions, including the notes section for specific customer requirements
Packing all orders according to the required pack code so that it reaches its final destination intact
Inputting data into EPICS throughout the run and upon completion of production
Checking samples periodically according to what is outlined by the quality standards stated on the work order
Ensuring first piece sample is verified by another personnel to ensure it meets specifications
Verifying the material being provided matches with what the work order is asking for to ensure all instructions are being followed
Looking for material defects, before & during packing, such as but not limited to scratches, dents, and distortion to the profile
Performing dimensional inspection according to the requirements on applicable orders
Shrink wrapping material that is shipped in bulk on skids
Using tape and banding as required to secure & maintain the integrity of the material on the skids
Entering required data into our system to create packing tickets and apply tickets to skids
Being curious and asking questions. Making suggestions for improvement & assisting in fixing problems
Maintaining a clean and organized work environment
Complying with all quality-related policies, procedures and system requirements
Performing other duties as required