Production Associate

Description

Position Summary:

The purpose of this position is to perform assembly processes on an assembly line following standardized work instructions to complete assemblies and subassemblies using hands, tools, and machines/equipment. Reading, comprehending, and following work instructions and established procedures are essential.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
• Prior manufacturing experience
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing experience in the production of electronic components
  
  
  

Position Duties And Responsibilities

• Document abnormal situations, using part numbers when possible
• Know model change procedure and basic machine recovery
• Maintain production flow
• Document all equipment downtime providing as much information as possible
• Know start-up procedure
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Reading skills - ability to read and comprehend basic work instructions, and follow instructions and standard work procedures
• Math skills - ability to do basic math
• Writing skills - ability to fill out necessary paperwork, including quality check sheets
• Mechanical aptitude - ability to do basic machine/equipment adjustments to ensure quality products
• Computer skills - ability to perform basic computer functions including using a mouse and keyboard, and utilizing any applicable company software applications
• Communication skills - ability to communicate effectively
• Teamwork skills - ability to work effectively with others
• Ethical conduct - ability to always perform job duties in an ethical and professional manner
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Standing - up to 10-12 hours per day
• Lifting/Carrying/Handling - supplies/parts/materials, ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly, 35 pounds occasionally, and push, pull, tug up to 50 pounds
• Maneuvering - use mechanical assist, various levers
• Walking - retrieval to placement of supplies/parts/materials, up to 10-12 hours per day
• Reaching - upward and downward reaching to retrieve supplies/parts/materials, up to 10-12 hours per day
• Seeing - parts/materials handling and inspecting, up to 10-12 hours per day
• Finger Dexterity - small parts/materials handling, up to 10-12 hours per day
• Repetitive Work - handling parts/materials and stocking supplies, up to 10-12 hours per day
• Overtime - ability to work daily and weekly overtime, in excess of 40 hours per week
  
  
  

Work Environment

• Factory Setting with Noise
  
  
  

Equipment Used

• Computer
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Hand tools
• Scanners
• Production equipment
• Measurement equipment (calipers, gages, etc.)
  
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to [email protected]. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.