Production Specialist

Production Specialist

The Production Specialist is a broadly defined position where the responsibilities are based on different levels of skills and competencies. A Production Specialist Team Member is working in a fast paced environment in workstations that have required cycle times. Team Members work in a culture that thrives on lean manufacturing principles both on and off the production line while working with one of the top manufacturing companies in the state. Reliable transportation is key since the position starts at 5:00am and is NOT bus accessible.

Responsibilities: Some or all of the following duties are performed depending on skill and experience level:

• Assembles equipment components, sub-assemblies, and accessories, as required for the assigned stage of production and in coordination with a small team of co-workers. Depending on the skill development level, assembly can range from basic fittings and brackets, to hoses, actuators and pumps, sensors, chains, gears, platforms, and instrument controls.
• Fits brackets, fasteners, parts, and sub-assemblies onto structures by placing them in a specified relationship to each other. Bolts, clips, screws, and tightens parts by hand, hand tools, or portable power tools. Certain skilled tasks may require insertion of parts into small or difficult locations.
• Inspects the quality of work-in-progress from previous workstations by examining alignment and proper fit following a defined standard.
• Assembles components such as axles, power transmission devices, controls, etc., requiring skilled use of tools and production fixtures and a working knowledge of the product's operating characteristics
• Assists with gathering information on items such as task time cycles, measurement of tolerances, occurrence of line defects, evaluation of safe work methods, etc.
• Connects wiring to and from control panels, engines, batteries, and other components according to specifications and blueprints.
• Operates a variety of handheld and power-assisted tools, and production fixtures.
• Enters and retrieves production information onto a computerized data entry screen or custom-designed form.

Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of assembly processes sufficient to organize, examine, and assemble equipment containing up to 12 pieces of material (structure, fittings, brackets, bolts).
• Basic knowledge in the usage of hand tools, hand held power tools, fabricating equipment, and portable air tools.

Benefits Offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability & Accidental Loss Benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Six Paid Holidays per calendar year; eligibility requirements apply

Paid Sick Leave in accordance with WA state law

Other Compensation:

Referral Bonuses; eligibility requirements apply