Manufacturing Associate

Job Description At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization. As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset. Job Summary Operates and optimizes moderately complex, specialized manufacturing equipment to produce high-quality products that meet defined specifications and production targets. Applies technical expertise to monitor, adjust, and maintain machinery, ensuring consistent output and adherence to safety and quality standards. Supports production efficiency by identifying equipment performance trends and implementing minor corrective actions within established guidelines. Maintains operational reliability by proactively addressing equipment issues and escalating non-routine problems to senior technical team members. Enhances manufacturing outcomes by contributing practical insights that improve process stability and product consistency. Key Responsibilities Operates and maintains standard and non-standard manufacturing equipment in accordance with established safety and quality protocols. Performs routine and non-routine inspections and troubleshooting on machinery, escalating basic to moderately complex issues to senior technicians or supervisors. Documents production data and equipment performance, ensuring records are accurate and compliant with regulatory requirements. Adheres to standard operating procedures and participates in periodic audits to maintain compliance with industry and organization's standards. Identifies and implements standard and non-standard process improvements to enhance efficiency, product quality, or workplace safety. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to support production schedules and resolve workflow bottlenecks. Follows safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines, reporting any incidents or hazards promptly to leadership. Education Qualifications High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required. Vocational/Technical Diploma in manufacturing, industrial technology, a related field, or equivalent experience preferred. Work Experience 2 - 4 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, operating and maintaining manufacturing equipment or machinery, or a related field required. Certifications and Licenses None required. DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world. Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek. Explore our open opportunities at The DPR family of companies is closing the gap between design and construction with an integrated collection of products and services to build smarter, move faster and achieve strong results. Our approximately 11,000 employees share a commitment to growth, innovation and building great things—great teams, great careers and great projects that change the world. DPR is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at DPR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. DPR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Read more in our EEOE Policy. 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