Production Associate- Disc Line

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

Under routine supervision of the Manufacturing Supervisor, the Manufacturing Associate will perform manual labor along a production line. Manufacturing Associate operates and troubleshoots production line machinery and computers. Manufacturing Associate may also perform minor repairs as necessary.

SHIFT: 12 hour day shift 8am-8:30pm Rotating weeks. Week 1: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday

(A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

• High school diploma or equivalent required

(The knowledge, skills and abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential tasks of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills are required.
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery, computers, and hand tools.

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential tasks of this job.)

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Regularly required to twist, bend, or stretch at the hips, waist, shoulders, back and neck.
• Regularly required to stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, and walk on uneven surfaces.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking on the production floor.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times

(The work environment described here is representative of those an associate encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.)

• Wear proper protective equipment while performing job duties (i.e., Bump Cap, safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, face shield, etc.)
• Occasionally come into contact with various petroleum products such as lubricating oil, hydraulic oil, forming oil and grease.
• Moderate noise level.
• Frequently exposed to hot, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles

(Associate must be able to perform the following functions to the satisfaction of the associate’s supervisor.)

• Operate production line machinery and computers
• Troubleshoot production machinery.
• Perform equipment change-overs
• Responsible for quality control, including the use of measurement tools and making adjustments as necessary to produce within specifications.
• Inspect product and reject product outside of specifications.
• Operate within standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s).
• Complete daily production logs.
• Perform preventative maintenance (PM’s) on production line machinery.
• Communicate with operators from other shifts.
• Clean and maintain work area.
• Turn off and lock out equipment when not in use.
• Assist mechanics and machinists in repair work.
• Perform back-up for warehouse.
• Provide on-the-job training to new employees.
• Order raw materials. Maintain material supply adhering to just in time manufacturing principles.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full time position, and hours of work are on an 8 hr. shift. This position may also be required to work Monday-Friday 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift, eight hours a day to assist with shift coverage. Overtime may be required occasionally.

Travel

• This position does not require travel

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• None

AAP/EEO

• The management of TOPY America, Inc. reaffirms its policy of providing equal employment at this facility. Employment, training, advancement, and compensation will always be given on the basis of qualifications, without regard to race, creed, color, sexual orientation, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions), age (over 40), religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability or handicap, veteran status or any other characteristics approved by applicable federal, state or local laws.