Manufacturing Associate

About the Company

Alum-a-Lift a Piab Group Company designs and manufactures turnkey ergonomic lifting solutions for companies around the world. From single custom units to multiple devices to entire lifting systems, our proven solutions help manufacturers meet their material handling needs safely and efficiently.

Job Mission

The Manufacturing Associate - BOMs and Routers is responsible for receiving bills of materials (BOMs) from engineering, entering into ERP system, checking for accuracy and printing BOMs prints for routing associate. This role ensures that BOMs are entered in a timely and accurate fashion, and in alignment with production schedules. The Manufacturing Associate - BOMs and Routers builds strong relationships with the Manufacturing Associate Lead as well as the Router Associate, collaborates cross-functionally with planning, engineering, and production teams, and supports continuous efforts by identifying opportunities to improve workflow efficiency, including the use of digital tools and emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering to ensure timely and accurate BOMs are entered to meet production goals and quotas
• Verify in ERP system BOMs and part numbers match both ERP and Engineered drawings
• Print individual parts from BOMs to provide to Routing for work order creation

In this role you are required to act in accordance with the Piab Code of Conduct and demonstrate alignment with Piab's values, mission, and routines.

Key Interfaces

• Reports to the Production Associate Lead
• Works closely with Engineering, Routing associate, Production Planning and Inventory Control

Skills and Abilities

• High School degree or equivalent and 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and lead times
• Strong team player with a proactive and collaborative approach

Preferred Competencies

• Experience with Global Shop ERP system or similar
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
• Experience supporting build-to-order or custom manufacturing environments
• Experience using digital tools, automation, or AI to improve workflow efficiency, data accuracy, or reporting processes

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Walking or standing for long periods of time 4-6 hours
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times

Travel

• No regular travel

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type

• Permanent

FLSA Status

• Non-Exempt

Disclaimer

Alum-a-Lift a Piab Group Company provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by law.

Alum-a-Lift a Piab Group Company does not make hiring, firing, or recruiting decisions based on workers’ citizenship, immigration status, or national origin. However, this position will have to interface with export-controlled items and data. In order to comply with ITAR/EAR requirements, the employee must be a “U.S. Person” or will require special authorization from the US government to access export-controlled items. It is understood that special authorizations are typically not granted. This should be considered by any candidate who is not a US Person.

U.S. Persons include:

• U.S. Citizens
• U.S. Nationals
• Lawful permanent residents
• Workers granted refugee status
• Workers granted asylum