What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Associate position at Hendrickson Careers?
Hendrickson Truck in Lebanon, KY is hiring Production Associates for 2nd, 3rd shift & Weekend Shift. We have great start pay and benefits.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Performs assembly operations to mass-produce and ship axle and rear suspension systems by performing the following duties.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Read and complete production reports, scrap, conduct changeovers and trouble shoot equipment
· Assemble product using hoist, torque gun, alignment fixture, assembly fixture, hydraulic press, etc
· Identify product using tag procedure when necessary
· Works on line where tasks vary as different model of same article moves along line
· Identify the quality requirements (torque, heat lots, lot trace ability system, etc)
· Communicates with supervisors, peers and engineers concerning production issues, changes and concerns
· Works at different work centers as production needs require
· Perform 5S activities on a daily basis established by Production Manager
· Operate fork truck
· Uses overhead hoists and lifting devices to move various parts
· All other duties as assigned.
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.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months’ related experience and/or training; pass the Hendrickson pre-employment assessments.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to vibration. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Hendrickson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
