Production Associate

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Essential

Ÿ   Perform responsibilities in accordance with established safety guidelines and procedures

Ÿ   Accurately assembles, packages, magnetizes and boxes magnetic products according to instructions using hand tools, power tools and adhesives and plastic sealing equipment

Ÿ   Locates, pulls and puts away lineside components, packaging and finished in its assigned locations using carts and pallet jacks

Ÿ   Accurately prepares steel for production by cutting, punching, bending, shearing, and sanding steel according to instructions

Ÿ   Accurately drills aluminum and steel according to instructions

Ÿ   Accurately paints and finishes products according to instructions

Ÿ   Accurately welds various hardware products, including combinations of cold rolled, hot rolled and stainless steel

Ÿ   Performs basic operator level maintenance on machinery, equipment and tooling

Ÿ   Properly packages, prints labels, applies labels, and palletizes products to make ready for shipping and/or Inventory

Ÿ   Assists machine operators when needed

Ÿ   Must be able to meet hourly production goals and accurately maintain and turn in associated documentation and records.

Ÿ   Maintains general housekeeping and organization in all areas of production daily utilizing 5S principles

Ÿ   Attends the daily production Lean Daily Management System meetings, engaging in and retaining the communicated content.

Ÿ   Other duties as assigned

EQUIPMENT:

Ÿ   Calculator, computer, label printer, magnetizers, rivet guns, drill motors and drill presses, air guns and staplers, sander, hand tools, punch press, manual and electric pallet jacks, Hem saw, chop-saw, hydraulic benders, shear and punch presses, rock and steel tumblers, paint booth, spot and tig welders, tungsten grinder and other basic equipment.

Ÿ    Personal Protective Equipment is to be used where required

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:                                                                                                                                                                   

Ÿ   Previous production skills helpful

Ÿ   Good math skills

Ÿ   Safety conscious

Ÿ   Manual dexterity

Ÿ   Knowledge of basic hand tools

 QUALIFICATIONS:

Ÿ   Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with team members

Ÿ   Ability to follow directions

Ÿ   Ability to organize and handle multiple tasks

Ÿ   Ability to interact with all levels of the company team

Ÿ   Ability to lift 50 lbs. using proper lifting techniques, stand up to 8 hours per day, twisting, turning, bending, pushing, pulling, gripping

Ÿ   Customer and team oriented

Ÿ   Demonstrates basic math and writing skills

Ÿ   Demonstrates effective oral communication skills

Ÿ   Demonstrates initiative and motivation

Ÿ   Detail oriented

Ÿ   Handles difficult situations with diplomacy

 EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED

Wage range $18.00-$22.00