Production Associate - Fiberglass Processing

Founded in 1990, Utility Solutions is a designer and manufacturer of hot-line tools and products for the electrical power industry. Our success is based on working as a team to deliver high-quality products and unsurpassed customer service. We believe that each team member contributes directly to our growth and success as a company. Come grow with us

We are seeking a Production Associate to join our team in Hickory, NC!

The Fiberglass Production Associate reports to the Production Supervisor. This position focuses on winding, processing, and assembling fiberglass components correctly and efficiently.

Duties and Essential Job Functions:

• Process and prepare fiberglass components for final assembly: tasks include operating the unwinder, operating the puller, operating the saw, and waxing mandrels, cutting to length, drilling, painting, foam filling, silicone application and electrical testing etc.


• Perform final assembly of fiberglass products including, telescopic sticks, straight sticks, shotgun sticks, range poles, etc.


• Perform packaging of fiberglass products including, telescopic sticks, straight sticks, shotgun sticks, range poles, etc.


• Prepares work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists; gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.


• Follow Work Orders.


• Wind fiberglass components (standard USTS and USTS Bucket) according to approved standard operating procedures (SOPs).


• Perform light assembly tasks.


• Wind Take Apart Fiberglass Sections according to approved standard operating procedures (SOPs).


• Operate the fiberglass slitter according to approved standard operating procedures (SOPs).


• Operate the unwinder machine safely according to approve standard operating procedures (SOPs).


• Operate the puller machine according to approved standard operating procedures (SOPs).


• Operate the fiberglass saw safely according to approved standard operating procedures (SOPs).


• Prepare fiberglass packets at the cutting station according to approved standard operating procedures (SOPs).


• Responsible for meeting or exceeding all established quality standards.


• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.


• Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.


• Document actions by completing production and quality forms.


• Operates machines of limited complexity to perform fiberglass winding.


• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing other tasks as needed.

Experiences / Skills Required:

• Must have the ability to work in a team atmosphere to obtain common goals and objectives.


• Demonstrates effective listening skills.


• Ability to read, comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions.


• Ability to meet deadlines, concentrate and pay close attention to detail.


• Adaptability and willingness to perform all given duties.


• Strong safety orientation. Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner.


• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and specifications provided by engineering.


• Basic understanding of conventional measuring tools and techniques, to assure compliance with technical specifications.


• Must be able to multitask.


• Excellent hand eye coordination.

Requirements:

• High school degree or GED equivalent.


• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Production environment: dust and grease are common. Significant risks from equipment and environment require constant care and vigilance. Be able to stand for long periods of time and carry up to 50+ lbs. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and hand tools to assemble parts and to reach with hands and arms.