1st shift
6am-2:30pm
$18/hr
Wallingford, CT
Description of the Position:
The Production Associate is a key member of operations team. The Production Associate reports to the Production Supervisor. The primary day-to-day responsibility is to ensure that the company’s Dimple Machine is operating efficiently and meeting production requirements and customer specifications. This will include direct responsibility for data entry into Epicor.
Job Responsibilities:
- Reads and understands requirements of work orders, follows instructions
- Uses math skills to learn use of weight scales, pneumatic/hydraulic gauges, micrometers, verniers
- Rewinds and verifies that skived material meets specifications and visually acceptable
- Sets up and operates the Dimple Machine
- Performs visual inspection of the dimple material to prevent any defective material from going to the customer.
- Inspects rolls for thickness and width dimensions
- Labels all material legibly with correct data
- Maintains skiving logs and enters data into Epicor
- Operates forklift in a safe manner
- Operates shear, cut-off, band, and panel saws in a safe manner and wears appropriate personal protection equipment
- Packaging of product to company and customer guidelines/specifications.
- Trains other operators as required
- Works 40 hours w/overtime as requested
- Assist with the operation of other machines or in other production areas.
Qualifications/Experience:
- Experience in job shop environment
- Must be able to lift 100 lbs
- PC proficiency is helpful
- Working knowledge of ERP systems is preferred
Personal Attributes:
- High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Able to communicate and work effectively with all employees
- Strong problem solving and creative skills
- Exercises sound judgment
- Must be willing to be cross trained in other areas in shop as needed
- Interacts with fellow employees in a friendly and pleasant manner
- Works in a safe and efficient manner
- Informs Supervisor of any concerns or issues
