Production Associate (2nd Shift)

Regal Rexnord•Columbia City, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate sets up and operates cell manufacturing and test equipment to produce final products. This role involves inspecting parts for quality, performing standard work, and utilizing process control methods to complete the manufacturing process. Associates are responsible for routine preventative maintenance on tools and equipment, reading and interpreting process documents, following detailed procedures, and maintaining applicable records. They assist in training new associates on standard manufacturing processes, changeovers, and inspection. The Production Associate communicates production issues to the Production Team Leader and interfaces with purchasing, engineering, and customer service to meet customer expectations. The position requires willingness to work in various capacities, including molding, machine operating, assembly, potting, washing, painting, and inspecting.

Requirements

Ability to perform each essential duty once fully trained.
Verifiable and solid work history.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as general business periodicals, safety rules, quality instruction and process documentation, operating and maintenance instructions, technical and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports, productivity charts, and production correspondences.
Ability to apply concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong and/or apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Problem-solver
Detail-oriented
Works well independently and as a member of a team
Verbal and written communication skills
Cooperative
Team player
Reliable and Dependable

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED
Previous industrial assembly background
Knowledge of gauging processes

Responsibilities

Sets up and operates cell manufacturing and test equipment in order to produce final product.
Inspects parts as needed for product quality.
Performs standard work and uses process control methods to complete the manufacturing process.
Performs routine preventative maintenance on tools and equipment.
Reads and interprets all process documents, follows detailed procedures and maintains applicable records.
Assists in training of new associates on standard processes within manufacturing, changeovers and inspection.
Communicates cell production issues to Production Team Leader and/or other team members.
Interfaces with purchasing, engineering, and customer service as needed to deliver product to meet customer expectations.
Willingness to work in numerous capacities, ranging from molding, machine operating, assembly, potting, washing, painting, inspecting, and other duties as assigned.
Reads and interprets diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports to determine material requirements and/or assembly instructions.
Selects, aligns, and secures tooling, accessories, and materials on machines, such as hydraulic presses, burnish/test machines, assembly fixtures, air or electric power tools and magnetizers.
Enters appropriate settings and adjusts and calibrates equipment as needed for the assigned production order.
Records production and operational data on specified forms or within specified data-tracking systems.
Performs quality checks on products and parts.
Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly, using measuring instruments, such as micrometers and height gauges.
Rotates through all the tasks required in a particular production process.
Works at a variety of workstations and areas with other associates as required to meet customer needs.
Explains assembly procedures or techniques to other associates.
Maintains an orderly, safe, and clean workplace.
Participates in cell meetings and events.
May perform other duties as assigned.