Production Associate
About The Position
The Production Associate produces quality parts and materials while adhering to company policies, safety procedures, and customer specifications. The position operates machinery, monitors production and product quality, reports issues, and helps maintain an efficient workflow. Associates follow daily work instructions and standard operating procedures, meet production targets, keep work areas clean and organized using 5S methodology, and cross-train in various tasks. The role requires a professional, accountable attitude and a willingness to learn and improve. The position is full-time, with days and hours varying based on company needs, and requires availability for mandatory and planned overtime as needed. Little to no travel is expected. The role has no direct supervisory responsibilities and reports to the Line Leader.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Ability to read and follow work instructions.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to properly use manufacturing equipment and tools.
- Ability to conduct visual inspections to identify defects.
- Ability to lift and move up to 30 lbs., stand for long periods, and perform repeated motions including bending and stretching.
- Availability for mandatory and planned overtime as needed.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED with 6 months of warehouse or manufacturing experience.
Responsibilities
- Follow safety procedures and machine startup and shutdown protocols.
- Operate machinery efficiently to prevent shutdowns and maintain workflow.
- Monitor and report machine, fixture, product, departmental, production, efficiency, or quality issues to the appropriate supervisor.
- Follow standard operating procedures and customer specifications to ensure product quality.
- Cross-train in various tasks and perform additional duties as assigned.
- Meet daily production targets and maintain accuracy.
- Be available for mandatory and planned overtime as needed.
- Maintain a professional attitude, positive work ethic, and accountability.
- Keep work areas clean and organized using the 5S methodology.
- Review and understand work instructions daily.
- Lift up to 50 lbs. as required.
- Conduct visual inspections to identify defects.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
