1st Shift Production Associate Level 1

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance

Job Summary:

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Comfortable with hand tools, presses, or basic machinery. Assigned machines may include lathes, grinders, mills, and similar equipment.

2. Produces the required quantity of parts within established specifications and tolerances.

3. Measures completed parts using precision tools to ensure they meet functional, quality, and cosmetic specifications.

4. Maintains logs and records of units produced, which includes a record of errors that lead to rejected or discarded pieces.

5. Inspects equipment before use to ensure correct setup and alignment; performs basic routine adjustments and maintenance tasks.

6. Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.

7. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Ethic and Team Qualities:

1. Consistent Attendance & Punctuality – Dependable presence with awareness of production demands.

2. Organized Work Area – Maintains a clean and efficient workstation

3. Efficient Workflow – Understands pacing expectations and strikes a balance between speed and quality.

4. Willingness to Learn – Open to training, feedback, and expanding technical knowledge.

5. Strong Work Ethic – Maintains a steady pace, keeps the work area tidy, and follows through on tasks. Has the ability to work with little supervisor intervention.

6. Team Player – Collaborates effectively with press operators, quality staff, and supervisors. Demonstrates a desire to learn additional processes and a willingness to take on more challenging tasks.

7. Accountability – Takes responsibility for assigned tasks and promptly reports problems.

Required Skills/Abilities:

1. Consistent Process Execution – Follows standard operating procedures with minimal supervision.

2. Basic Troubleshooting Ability – Recognizes mold or machine issues (e.g., flashing, sticking) and knows when to escalate.

3. Intermediate Understanding of Materials – Recognizes different types of rubber and their basic curing properties.

4. Proficient with Tools and Equipment – Confident using hand tools, presses, and basic measurement devices (calipers, gauges).

5. Effective Communication – Can communicate issues to supervisors and collaborate with coworkers.

6. Training New Hires – May assist in orienting or mentoring new employees on basic tasks and procedures.

7. Responsive to Feedback – Accepts coaching constructively and applies it.

Physical Requirements:

1. Must be able to lift 50 at a time.

2. Prolonged periods of standing, using tools, and performing repetitive tasks.

Growth & Initiative

Eagerness to Learn – Actively asks questions, volunteers for new part numbers, and learns about additional presses.

Willingness to Cross-Train – Engages in learning post-molding, trimming, or other supportive functions.

Beginning Ownership – Takes responsibility for individual output and strives to prevent downtime or errors.