Associate - Manufacturing

The Associate will be working in all "non-skilled" departments within the manufacturing facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Functional

• Performs necessary duties as assigned within the "non-skilled" departments within the manufacturing facility.
• Produces a quality product and identifies and corrects quality issues as they arise.
• Quickly adapting to a changing environment.
• Learns new processes and procedures including participating in cross-training and job rotation programs.
• Works when expected and contributes best efforts towards the timely completion of work assignments.
• Supports safety, environmental and ergonomics programs/systems such as behavior-based safety, ISO 14000 and ergonomic stretches with a positive approach.
• Ability to troubleshoot and correct a component, sub-assembly, and final assembly when performance and/or quality specifications are not met.
• Ability to setup and operate multiple pieces of NC/CNC equipment and edit programming as needed to produce parts to specifications.

Leadership

• Practices effective continuous process improvement techniques by eliminating non-value added activities.
• Stays focused on work activities and works through distractions.
• Actively participates in performance feedback and coaching process.

Interpersonal

• Positively participates in making team-based decisions and functions in a team environment.
• Keeps pace with the Assembly line or process.

Business

Ensures thorough familiarity with company policies and procedures. Appropriately applies policies and procedures in compliance with government laws. Policies and procedures include, but not limited to: ISO 9000 & 14000, government regulations (e.g. health, safety, quality).

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Must be able to read and write proficiently.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous CNC experience preferred.
• Acceptable attendance record.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated abilities in handling multiple priorities.
• Must have the ability to read tooling prints, micrometers, scales, indicators and other measuring devices.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to repeatedly handle up to 10-pound component parts during operations and up to 25-pounds with assistance as possible for change overs.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to push loaded carts multiple times per day for short distances.