Production Associate - 1st Shift

Pyrotek • Salisbury, NC

3h

About The Position

As a Production Associate, you will be responsible for transforming ceramic material into finished products. Your role is crucial in ensuring efficient and high-quality production processes.

Requirements

• High School diploma or General Education Development (GED), plus a minimum one (1) year of manufacturing/machine operation experience, preferred.
• Technical Skills. 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.
• Core People Skills. Ability to positively interact and work collaboratively with a diverse group of people at all levels of the organization. Genuine with high ethical standards and values, and personal integrity and honesty. Ability to apply a large measure of common sense to a variety of situations.
• Computer/Applications Skills. 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.
• Core Business Skills. 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.
• The following physical activities described here are representative of those required by a Team Member to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation, if feasible, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of position.
• While performing the functions of this position, the Team Member is 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 operate various production equipment, including vacuum forming machines, hot presses, and CNC machinery.
• Interpret work orders and specifications to produce ceramic fiber insulating shapes accurately.
• Set up jobs according to work order instructions and job prints, ensuring optimal production efficiency.
• Perform quality control checks using precision measurement tools such as tape measures, calipers, and micrometers.
• Monitor production processes for out-of-tolerance readings and promptly report any discrepancies to supervision.
• Maintain accurate records of inspection results, raw material usage, and part quantities to support inventory management.
• Utilize computer terminals on the shop floor to clock in and out of jobs, ensuring proper time tracking.
• Communicate effectively with supervision regarding any issues, barriers, or equipment malfunctions that may impact production goals.
• Conduct basic Preventative Maintenance (PM) tasks to ensure equipment cleanliness and operational readiness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees