Production Associate

Position Summary: The Production Associate is responsible for operating various pieces of machinery (Grinders, drill presses, lathes, mills, benders, CNC Machines), assembling product, and packaging finished goods. A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment is important.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
 

• Create quality products according to drawings, travelers.
• Inspect parts for accuracy and quality standards.
• Perform changeovers as needed to ensure production efficiency.
• Responsible for the proper packaging, identifying and moving of all finished products to the proper location.
• Understand and follow travelers
• Maintain accurate production records
• Ensure all equipment is properly set-up and used in a safe manner and that all safety devices are in use.
• Performs first piece inspections as well as all subsequent inspections in compliance with quality  protocols.
• Monitor equipment and request maintenance when required.
• Document completed maintenance tasks
• Perform daily machine maintenance as required.
• Assist in troubleshooting minor equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime.
• Adhere to safety regulations and participate in regular safety training.
• Keep a clean workspace.
• Will be required to cross-train as back-up in other areas of the manufacturing plant.

Skills and Experience:

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.
 

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 1 to 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Position requires good mathematical ability and the ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and travelers.
• Position requires the ability to operate precision measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, protractors, and tape measures.