Production Technician

Escalade•Gainesville, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Works within a production team to move products into and out of a designated work area in preparation of a finished quality product for return to the customer. The role prepares, assembles, checks, and packages products according to work orders, procedures, specifications, and production schedules. It also involves maintaining equipment and supplies, supporting other departments when requested, and keeping the work area safe and orderly. This position is performed at the facility and cannot be performed remotely. It has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram-based instructions.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Ability to perform the position’s duties at the facility; the work cannot be performed remotely.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing and walking regularly, using hands and arms, and occasionally climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare work for assembly by studying the correct process and gathering the required parts, tools, and materials.
Position parts or subassemblies using templates or measurements.
Assemble parts and components, check connections for fit, and fasten parts or subassemblies to create finished products.
Measure completed components to verify specifications.
Alter dimensions to resolve assembly problems when requested by the department supervisor or department leader.
Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance, following manufacturer instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and reporting needed repairs.
Build boxes for finished products and ensure they are appropriately sized.
Monitor supplies inventory and inform the department leader or supervisor when supplies are needed.
Assist other departments as requested by the department supervisor.
Translate written and verbal instructions into tasks supporting the production process and follow the department’s production processes and production schedule.
Refer to the appropriate work orders or procedural instructions before beginning each job or assignment.
Use time effectively and support a strong team atmosphere by assisting others when needed.
Maintain quality by following procedures related to job specifications.
Keep the work area clean and orderly and follow established safety policies and procedures.
Handle departmental hazardous waste as required and in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Perform specified quality assurance checks and ensure assigned work meets specifications, instructions, and requirements.
Meet production standards for assigned work within a reasonable time, depending on task difficulty.
Receive annual safety training and annual training on handling hazardous waste relevant to the department and position.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor or department leader.