Production Associate - STARTING AT $19.90 ($20.90 FOR 2ND)

Midway Products•Shipshewana, IN

4d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Area Manager/ Team Leader, the Production Associate is responsible for the essential functions and job qualifications requirements, including proper training and safe, timely, and efficient operation of general production equipment. This role involves operating various machines, maintaining a clean work area, producing quality parts, participating in process improvement, and adhering to all safety and quality procedures. The associate will also be responsible for accurate paperwork completion, using the Plex system for reporting, and training new associates as directed.

Requirements

High School Diploma, G.E.D. or the equivalent preferred.
Ability to stand on concrete floor for the duration of the work shift.
Ability to walk, push, pull, reach overhead, bend to the floor, and use arms and hands.
Visual precision for inspecting parts and reading documents/gauges.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and repetitively lift up to 35 pounds from and to a height of 10-56 inches for the work shift (TEAM MEMBER/ PRODUCTION).
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds from and to a height of 10-56 inches up to one time a minute for the work shift (TRAILER HITCH / MIG WELD TEAM MEMBER).
Ability to exert up to 40 pounds of force repetitively from and to a height of 10-56 inches up to four times a minute for the work shift (BALANCE OF TEAM MEMBERS INCLUDING CONTAINMENT AREA).
Ability to exert up to 55 pounds of force occasionally, from and to a height of 10-56 inches (BALANCE OF TEAM MEMBERS INCLUDING CONTAINMENT AREA).
Ability to work in all production areas.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment helpful but not required.
Mig Weld certified per classroom training, written test and coupon samples (for Mig Welders).

Responsibilities

Operate general production equipment safely, timely, and efficiently.
Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area with good housekeeping techniques.
Produce quality parts that meet all customer requirements and cease production if parts do not meet quality standards, with appropriate approvals.
Participate in process improvement teams.
Follow operator instruction sheets as specified.
Adhere to all safety regulations and report any safety concerns.
Report all mishits to the Team Leader/Area Manager.
Complete all paperwork accurately, including tags, setup check lists, Production Logs/Flip Charts & production reports.
Ensure last piece samples have been submitted before starting the next order.
Properly use the Plex system for production reporting and/or job training requirements.
Follow all quality procedures.
Ensure containers are clean and free of old tags, cardboard, and other parts before use.
Verify the proper use of standard packs when set up for work orders.
Train new associates as directed by supervisor.
Follow the “first-in, first out” system of using raw materials.
Complete all requirements to satisfy the First Piece Inspection Process.
Operate robots, use machine lifts, and be Mig Weld certified (for Mig Welders).
Inspect and repair parts to required specifications (for Mig Welders).
Run equipment, review part quality, and make machine adjustments (for Bender operators).
Participate in die sets and part adjustments for quality purposes (for Roll Mill operators).
Participate in die sets, set machine parameters, and troubleshoot equipment (for Prog Operators, Transfer Press Operators, and Shearline Operators).
Perform other essential functions as assigned.