What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machining Production Assistant position at New Hudson Facades LLC?
The Machining Production Assistant (MPA) is responsible for the efficient material movement throughout the machine shop. This includes the physical movement of WIP, extruded bars, and finished parts. They are responsible for investigating empty material queues, overflow inventory locations, and verifying inventory in the machine shop. They support the machining supervisors and operators by ensuring that machining materials are available and that all material disputes are resolved promptly. They also provide indirect support to material handlers.
Role and Responsibilities
- Utilize knowledge of the ERP system to ensure accurate data reflects the current state on the shop floor.
- Monitor and maintain visual scheduling boards to process material requests in a timely and efficient manner
- As work is completed, verify the WIP quantities and move them to the next operation.
- Verify completed parts and move them into inventory before passing them to the material handling department.
- Audit the visual scheduling process regularly to evaluate the health of the system and resolve issues.
- Guide the operators, supervisors, and managers to resolve production challenges pertaining to scheduling, material, or work queues.
- Process additional material requests as they arise from non-conformances or other production errors.
Skills and Abilities
- Strong skills working in a team environment.
- Ability to anticipate potential problems and work to resolve them before they affect production.
- Must be able to react quickly to material requests and process them in a short timeframe.
- Aptitude for root cause analysis and analytical problem solving.
- Time management skills to prioritize multiple tasks as they arise.
- Strong general computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office, ERP Software, and relational databases.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Applicants must be able to perform repetitive lifting and other physically demanding tasks.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required, some college preferred.
- 2 to 4 years of experience as a material handler in a manufacturing environment.
New Hudson Facades is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
