Production Associate-3rd Shift

Pyrotek•Salisbury, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The role of the Production Associate is to perform basic production tasks for various stages for the processing of ceramic material into finished and semi-finished product, including mixing and canting, assembling, inspecting and packaging, and operating equipment and machinery, as needed.

Requirements

High School diploma or General Education Development (GED), plus a minimum one (1) year of manufacturing/machine operation experience, preferred.
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.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

one (1) year of manufacturing/machine operation experience

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently perform production activities, including but not limited to vacuum forming operations, mixing and decanting, assembling, inspecting and packaging, and hot press and CNC operations.
Read and interpret work orders and specifications to fabricate vacuum formed ceramic fiber insulating shapes.
Safely and accurately setup jobs based on work order instructions and drawings/job prints.
Thoroughly assess product quality by taking precise measurements, using a tape measure, calipers, micrometers, and other measurement instruments.
Accurately perform quality checks to identify out-of-tolerance readings and immediately notify supervision of any discrepancies.
Correctly record data for inspection, raw material usage, and part quantities to ensure accurate system transactions and inventory management.
Properly clock in and out of jobs via computer terminals throughout the shop floor to ensure accurate reporting.
Promptly notify supervision of any issues, barriers, or malfunctions of machines and/or equipment that inhibit meeting output requirements.
Safely and proficiently perform basic Preventative Maintenance (PM) tasks based on work order instructions, including but not limited to sweeping around machine surfaces and removing debris before the end of shifts.