Production Worker Jobs

About The Position

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.