Production Associate

Company Description Matcor-Matsu Group is a fully integrated supplier of engineering and manufacturing services for complex assemblies serving automotive OEM customers. The company specializes in producing stampings for body-in-white, interior, and seating applications, supporting key components of modern vehicle design and production. As a partner to leading automotive manufacturers, Matcor-Matsu Group focuses on precision, reliability, and high-quality output. Team members contribute directly to the automotive supply chain in a fast-paced, collaborative manufacturing environment.

Role Description The Production Associate role is a full-time, on-site position located in Huntsville, AL. In this role, the Production Associate supports daily operations on production lines, including loading and unloading materials, monitoring workflows, and assisting with assembly or stamping processes. Responsibilities include operating machinery and equipment according to safety and quality standards, performing basic checks, and reporting any issues to supervisors. The Production Associate helps maintain quality control by inspecting parts, following standardized procedures, and documenting production results. The role also involves working collaboratively with team members, following established work instructions, and adapting to changing production schedules and priorities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·      Read operation standard for product being produced.

·      Observes machine operation to detect product defects or machine malfunction.

·      Perform quality checks as prescribed by operation standard.

·      Report any non-conformance issues to supervisor and/or quality auditor.

·      Performs minor machine maintenance as required.

·      Assists in setting up machines as required.

·      Practices and obeys the environmental, health and safety rules of the company.

·      Practices good housekeeping at all times.                  

·      Practices guidelines as set out in company handbook.                    

·      Prompt and regular attendance.

·      Performs other duties as may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

·      No supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability to successfully perform the job.

Education and/or experience

·      High school diploma or general education degree; or three months or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

·      Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, managers, etc.

Mathematical Skills

·      Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.

Reasoning Ability

·      Ability to determine minor malfunctions in the equipment. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

·      The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is frequently required to stand / walk, reaching with hands and arms.  Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

·      The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.