Production

The Production Associate will have responsibility running the equipment or performing the processes associated with manufacturing of product.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Production
  •  Safely operate manufacturing equipment including CNC machines, impact extrusion presses, robotic systems, assembly equipment, trimming equipment, and other production machinery as assigned.
  •  Follow standardized work instructions, production schedules, and quality requirements to meet daily production goals.
  • Load and unload raw materials, components, and finished goods into production equipment.
  • Monitor machine performance and process conditions to identify abnormalities and escalate concerns appropriately.
  •  Perform basic machine adjustments, tool changes, and preventative maintenance tasks as trained.
  •  Accurately record production quantities, downtime, scrap, and non-conforming material.
  •  Maintain flexibility to support multiple manufacturing operations and departments as business needs require.
  • Read and understand work instructions, quality specifications, control plans, and production documentation.
  •  Perform repetitive tasks requiring standing, lifting, bending, reaching, twisting, and manual dexterity throughout the shift.
• Quality
  • Inspect parts using measuring devices, gauges, fixtures, and visual inspection methods.
  • Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with customer, engineering, and internal specifications.
  • Identify, segregate, and properly document non-conforming material in accordance with company procedures.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process concerns and improvement opportunities.
  • Maintain accurate production and quality records.
• Safety
  • Follow all company safety procedures, policies, and work instructions.
  • Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, steel-toed footwear, and additional PPE as required.
  • Safely work around moving machinery, automated equipment, robotic systems, forklifts, compressed air systems, and industrial manufacturing processes.
  • Safely handle and work around oils, lubricants, coolants, cleaning solutions, coatings, and other approved manufacturing chemicals.
  • Immediately report safety hazards, equipment malfunctions, spills, or near-miss incidents.
• General Support
  • Support Team Leads, Supervisors, Maintenance, Quality, and fellow Production Associates as needed.
  • Participate in shift meetings, training activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Crosstrain in multiple manufacturing processes and departments.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Housekeeping and 5S
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
  • Keep tools, materials, fixtures, and workstations organized and properly stored.
  • Ensure floors remain free of scrap, oil, coolant, debris, and safety hazards.
  • Participate in 5S and workplace organization initiatives.
  • Report equipment leaks, unsafe conditions, or maintenance concerns immediately.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Experience in the following areas is recommended for this position:

• Varies

Education

• Ability to read and transfer, in writing, information from one form to another.
• Ability to write and total numbers

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit, use hands, use computer and related technology, and talk and hear. 

• Standing approximately 8 hours per day.
• Standing in one place/position for entire shift.
• Some lifting of up to 30 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Factory, office
• Increased noise levels in factory.
• Ambient temperature between -10◦F and 100◦F