Production associate

Job Summary 

Under limited supervision, operates equipment such as small presses, riveters, welders and drivers.  The machines may be manual or automatic; adjustments are of a routine nature. Tolerances are normally close but not difficult to measure or maintain.  Produces a variety of assemblies or subassemblies.

Other duties as required by Management.   

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Operate machines and all auxiliary equipment with minimum supervision.
2. Change over equipment and ensure quality of product.
3. Make changes in prescribed operating conditions as necessary to produce quality products.
4. Perform necessary test and measurements to assure product meets required specifications.
5. Keep accurate products data and records as required.
6. Correct or adjust any machine malfunction immediately to ensure continuity of production and quality of next process.
7. Report any major machine malfunction immediately to Supervisor.
8. Continually inspect products while performing other duties.
9. Maintain a clean and safe work area.
10. Assist in other duties as directed by your Supervisor.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.  Participate in LEAN manufacturing 

2.  Participate in Kaizen activities

3.  Notify supervisor of quality discrepancies

4.  Label and wrap skids

5.  Conduct inventory

Qualifications

Experience in a factory setting preferred.  Accuracy in recordkeeping, following directions, adaptability, team – oriented, able to accept change and require little or no supervision.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below 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

      High school diploma or general education degree (GED).  Experience in a factory setting preferred.  Must be able to keep detailed records and demonstrate mechanical aptitude.   

Language & Communication Skills

English language preferred.   Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Required Skills

      1.  Accuracy – must be detailed oriented
       2.   Mathematical competency - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, bend, twist, and walk. Also includes lifting, push/pull, and grasping. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.