Production Operator

AirReps•WALLER, TX

About The Position

The Production Operator performs production work that may include lifting, loading, and transferring products or materials; operating machines; fabricating, painting, and assembling materials, parts, and goods on assembly lines or at designated workstations. The role may use hand tools and wires to produce and deliver quality products safely and on time for internal and external customers. The operator follows safety, housekeeping, environmental, company, and work-instruction requirements, and uses zero-defect methods to reduce scrap and additional costs. The position takes direction from a lead and works within well-defined instructions to meet established objectives. It is an entry-level role. The operator is expected to perform physical, repetitive work, including standing for 8–10 hours a day and lifting, transferring, loading, or unloading parts for extended periods. Flexible schedules, including hours and days as needed, may be required. The position reports to a Department Supervisor or Manager and has no people-management responsibilities. Qualified applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. The Company provides equal employment opportunity and complies with applicable disability-related regulations and statutes.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to perform duties safely, efficiently, and on time while meeting quality, production, and company standards with limited supervision.
Ability to safely operate air and hand tools, including wrenches, screwdrivers, ratchets, and screw guns.
Ability to safely operate machines and equipment.
Attention to detail and basic math and counting skills.
Ability to interpret and follow work instructions, including safety policies.
Ability to pass the in-house training program, including safety and skills training and on-the-job training.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate timely and accurately and work well with coworkers, supervisors, and team leads.
Ability to perform physical labor and repetitive movements, with good hand-eye coordination.
Physical stamina and strength to transfer, load, unload, and lift parts for long periods.
Ability to stand for 8–10 hours a day.
Ability to work flexible schedules, including hours and days as needed.
Legal authorization to work in the United States without requiring employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical or machinery skills.
Previous manufacturing or machine-operations experience.

Responsibilities

Lift, load, hang, and/or transfer parts and products repetitively while maintaining safe work practices.
Assemble or install materials, parts, and equipment accurately and thoroughly on assembly lines or at designated workstations, according to approved specifications.
Perform general assembly tasks, which may include shooting screws, putting lids on boxes, scanning inventory, and installing wires, compressors, tops, and panels.
Operate machines to form, fabricate, paint, and assemble parts, as needed.
Ensure parts and materials used match the bill of material.
Identify and eliminate scrap and additional costs using zero-defect methods.
Follow safety, housekeeping, environmental, and company policies and work instructions.
Inform supervisors of part or equipment defects so problems can be addressed promptly.
Ensure work meets quality standards.
Conserve resources and supplies to minimize waste.
Wear and use required personal protective equipment.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area and equipment, and comply with safety and health regulations.