Production Associate

MRC Global•La Porte, TX

17d

About The Position

The Production Associate (Gas Products) partners closely with the Production & Control Manager (Gas Products) to administer the quality control function. The role involves testing and assembling meters and communication modules, as well as administering related data. The work is performed using work instructions, standard processes, software, and customer specifications.

Requirements

Production associate experience in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience providing the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Ability to read work instructions.
Working knowledge of, or ability to learn, industry standards, quality codes, and customer specifications involved in IMTEC’s operational processes.
Strong reasoning and reading skills to review and interpret quality codes and analyze potentially nonconforming material.
Self-starter and good communicator, able to work effectively as an assembler and as a team member.
Ability to effectively use computer software such as MPS or other basic Windows applications.
Ability to recognize the need for process change and willingness to implement beneficial changes.
Able to lift 25–50 pounds overhead.
Able to stand for long periods of time.
Able to operate heavy machinery and tools as required.
Able to work overtime and weekends.
PPE is required.

Responsibilities

Perform initial acceptance testing of meters using work instructions and proving machinery.
Assemble base meters to communication modules using manual and pneumatic tools.
Program communication modules according to customer specifications and work instructions.
Create meter data management files according to standard work processes.
Validate meter data files against customer rules and settings using provided software tools.
Operate MPS software to ensure meters and communication modules are assembled to customer requirements.
Conduct visual inspections as specified in standard work documentation.
Care for local tooling and meet tooling calibration requirements.
Report potential quality concerns or issues to the immediate supervisor for direction and material disposition.
Participate in daily production and safety meetings.
Participate in training events and process sign-offs as required by leadership.
Perform daily 5S of workstations, including organization and light cleaning as defined by work instructions.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.