Production Worker III
About The Position
The Production Worker III is an experienced manufacturing team member responsible for performing complex assembly, production, and fabrication activities in accordance with engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, work instructions, and quality requirements. This position requires strong mechanical aptitude, technical knowledge, and the ability to independently assemble components and subassemblies with a high degree of accuracy and precision. The Production Worker III is expected to perform work with limited supervision, identify and resolve routine production or assembly issues, verify completed work meets specifications, and effectively use hand tools, power tools, machinery, measuring devices, and material handling equipment as required. As a senior-level production worker, this position may also provide technical guidance, demonstrate proper assembly methods, and assist less-experienced team members while maintaining responsibility for their own assigned work. This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience required.
- Demonstrated experience independently performing moderately complex to complex mechanical assembly or production work.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrated ability to work with mechanical components and assemblies.
- Proficiency reading and interpreting blueprints, engineering drawings, work instructions, and other manufacturing documentation.
- Experience using standard hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and production equipment.
- Ability to accurately perform measurements and verify work against established specifications and tolerances.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and troubleshoot routine assembly, equipment, or production issues.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision while maintaining quality, productivity, and safety expectations.
Nice To Haves
- Typically 3–5 years of progressively responsible manufacturing, mechanical assembly, production, or related industrial experience preferred.
- Experience providing hands-on guidance or training to less-experienced production employees preferred.
Responsibilities
- Read, understand, and independently follow blueprints, engineering drawings, schematics, work instructions, bills of material (BOMs), and other production documentation.
- Perform complex assembly and production activities involving components, subassemblies, and finished products.
- Position, align, fit, and assemble parts and components according to established specifications and tolerances.
- Accurately interpret dimensions, measurements, tolerances, and other technical requirements.
- Use hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, machinery, and other production equipment safely and effectively.
- Measure and verify components and completed assemblies to confirm compliance with specifications and quality requirements.
- Identify improper fit-up, incorrect components, dimensional discrepancies, damaged materials, and other production or quality concerns.
- Perform routine troubleshooting and make appropriate adjustments or corrections within the scope of the position.
- Recognize production issues that require additional technical support and escalate concerns to the appropriate supervisor, Quality, Engineering, or other support function.
- Perform work with limited supervision while maintaining established productivity, quality, and safety standards.
- Follow established manufacturing processes, procedures, and work instructions and identify opportunities for process or workflow improvement.
- Complete required production documentation accurately and timely, including applicable work orders, travelers, inspection records, or other manufacturing records.
- Coordinate with other production employees and departments to support the completion of assemblies and finished products.
- Assist with the setup, operation, and proper use of production tools and equipment within the employee's training and qualifications.
- Provide guidance and hands-on assistance to less-experienced production employees regarding established assembly methods, tools, processes, and work instructions as needed.
- Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area in accordance with company safety and housekeeping requirements.
- Follow all applicable safety procedures and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Identify and promptly report safety hazards, equipment malfunctions, material discrepancies, quality concerns, and production errors.
- Support production schedules and priorities by adapting to changing assignments and operational needs.
- Consistently demonstrate a high level of workmanship, reliability, attention to detail, and accountability for completed work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
