Production Associate - 1st shift!

Production Associates Opportunity

We are partnered with Adecco to add Production Associates to our team! This is a 90 day temp-to-hire position. The first shift is Monday-Thursday, 6:00am - 4:30pm. Overtime availability is required as needed on Friday or Saturday, 6:00am-2:30pm shift. The hourly rate for this position ranges from $16.50 to $18.00. This great opportunity is closer than you think... Ultralife is: 15 minutes from Palmyra or Lyons, 20 minutes from Geneva, 25 minutes from Canandaigua, Sodus, and Williamson. Once converted: Quarterly bonus! (based on eligibility and achieving company goal) 3 weeks of Paid Time Off! 10 paid holidays! Benefits starting as of first day of employment, no waiting period! 401k with a great company match!

Job Summary

Ultralife is seeking highly motivated individuals to support the fast-paced production process throughout various stages while ensuring quality standards are met or exceeded for our government and defense and commercial customers; such as the medical device metering, and energy storage markets across the globe.

Essential Functions

Read, understand, and follow drawings and/or job instructions to complete tasks. Ensure that products manufactured meet requirements specified in their controlling documents (work orders, PWI's, procedures, forms, etc.). Adhere to all environmental, health, and safety requirements as detailed in the process work instructions (PWIs). Production tasks may include; welding (resistance, TIG) soldering loading/unloading, operating, and monitoring machines, making any necessary adjustments to product and/or machine to ensure high quality standards. Setup and change out tooling. Testing as required by operation (ex. SPC/MES, pass/fail, etc.) Performing wire prep recording and maintaining neat, legible, complete, and accurate production records performing manual assembly operations (ex. gluing, shrink wrapping, cell placement) packaging of product label making running a slitter performing tab cutting operations quality checks, both visual and using measurement tools (gauges) computer skills/SPC computer work and accurate logging of information into a computer system cleaning tools, machines, and work area. Properly disposing of any hazardous waste in accordance with EHS procedures. Multi-task between different job responsibilities. Ability to remain focused on repetitive tasks with strong attention to detail. Use critical thinking, judgment, and decision making to perform specific job task ensuring safety and quality standards are met or exceeded. Communicate to Line Leader, Engineer, or Manager/Supervisor any issues that may affect product quality or safety concerns. Other duties as assigned.

Education / Training / Skills / Experience

HS Diploma or GED preferred. Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting preferred. Soldering experience preferred, IPC Soldering Certification a plus. High level of initiative and strong work ethic. Experience in reading, understanding, and following job instructions to complete tasks. Ability to remain focused on repetitive tasks with strong attention to detail. Ability to work within tight tolerances. Basic math skills (counting, adding, and subtracting). Prior experience in the following areas is strongly preferred: welding use of measuring equipment (ex. scales and calipers) computer-based testing understanding of percentages and ability to read and convert measurements convert units of measurement (kilograms to pounds, inches to millimeters, etc.) preferred. Ability to operate a fork truck or powered walkie preferred.

Physical Requirements

Continuous sitting or standing/walking for majority of the workday, depending on operation. Frequent use of hand coordination. Occasional to frequent use of arms to reach. Some operations require the frequent use of a foot pedal. Ability to lift and carry up to 35lbs. Ability to work within Cathode department; dust/air quality and/or subject to elevated temperature environment. Ability to work within Dry Room; exposure to changes in temperature and humidity.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ultralife Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io