Production Associate

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE POSITION 

The position of Production Worker is responsible for performing repetitive workstation, or line assembly operations to mass-produce sheet metal components, or to assemble those components into a completed product. This is done by operating machinery and other related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Performs assembly-type functions using hand and/or power tools 
• Operates press brake to form flat sheets 
• Operates automatic fastening machines and devices 
• Operates both stationary and moving overhead cranes 
• Operates forklift as required at this job. 

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Other tasks as assigned by the Company.         

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred
• Minimum of 1 year general work production/manufacturing experience preferred 
• Ability to perform assembly type functions using hand and /or power tools 
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen 
• Experience operating a forklift 
• LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to write and read routine reports or job orders. Ability to understand job instructions. 
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. 
• REASONING ABILITY: Ability to interpret, understand, and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form. 
• ATTENDANCE DEMANDS: Attendance is required Monday through Friday within normal business hours as established by the supervisor. Employee may be required to work overtime. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Check one box in each of the next two sections.  “Rarely” means 1% - 33%, “Occasionally” means 34% - 66% and “Frequently” means 67% - 100% averaged over one month period.

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while and/ or must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Lift                  Max # lbs. 50                Never            Rarely           Occasionally      Frequently

Carry              Max # lbs. 50                Never            Rarely           Occasionally      Frequently

Push/Pull       Max # lbs. 50                Never            Rarely           Occasionally      Frequently

Movements Required:

Sit                                                            Never            Rarely           Occasionally      Frequently

Stand                                                      Never            Rarely           Occasionally      Frequently

Walk                                                       Never            Rarely           Occasionally      Frequently

Bend                                                       Never            Rarely           Occasionally      Frequently

Squat                                                      Never            Rarely           Occasionally      Frequently

Crawl                                                      Never            Rarely           Occasionally      Frequently

Climb                                                      Never            Rarely           Occasionally      Frequently

Reach                                                     Never            Rarely           Occasionally      Frequently

Reach Above Shoulder Level             Never            Rarely           Occasionally      Frequently

Kneel                                                      Never            Rarely           Occasionally      Frequently

Stoop                                                      Never            Rarely           Occasionally      Frequently

ELEMENTS / ENVIRONMENT:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to the following:

 Temperature: Seasonal Heat and Cold

 Machines: employee is regularly exposed to moving machinery.

 Noise level: Usually moderate, varies with different plant locations and machines.

 Exposed to low hazardous chemicals, such as lube oil, cleaning supplies, inks, adhesives and insulation.

 Sharp Objects:  Metal, hand tools, small power tools and machine tooling.