Production Associate

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES / FUNCTIONS:

· Set up hard tooling in punch presses according to specifications and safety procedures.

· Stand or sit for long periods of time

· Ensure conformance to specifications and quality requirements

· Read and interpret gauges

· Follow Instructions from supervisor

· Repetitive twisting and turning of wrist and body

· Willingness and ability to work in other areas of manufacturing as required through cross-training

· Make adjustments when necessary

· Be able to read blueprints

· Setting up, transfer line, VT19 and strip feeds

· Troubleshooting / machine maintenance

· Read and understand work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance

· Die maintenance and cleaning

· Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs

· Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment

· Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems

· Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information

· Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.

REQUIREMENTS

Key Metrics & Competencies

· Proven record of performance

· Must be safety orientated individual.

· Has demonstrated the drive to achieve and move up in previous jobs

· Initiates his/her own learning through working independently

· Gets along well with others in a team environment

· Can handle the physical requirements (weight not to exceed 40lbs.)

· Has the mechanical, numerical, and verbal aptitude to perform the job requirements efficiently with a high standard of quality

· Be able to read blueprints

· Be able to use calipers, rulers and other measuring gauges

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

· High school diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE

· 1-2 yrs. manufacturing experience

SKILLS

· Excellent mathematical skills

· Strong Mechanical Aptitudes

· Team building and independent working skills

· Ability to lift minimum of 40 pounds

· Agile function (Ability to twist and turn repetitively)

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

· Excellent team player as well as independently

· Self-motivator

· Ambitious & Energetic

· Eye of quality

· 20/20 corrected vision

· Quality conscience

· Attention to detail

· Continuous learner