Production Associate

• Produce finished goods by assembling parts and subassemblies according to drawings, instructions, or schematics.
• Use of hand tools and/or machines to assemble parts.
• Conducts quality control checks.
• Cleans and maintains work area and equipment, including tools.
• Ensure product is of highest quality according to specifications
• Documents actions by completing production and quality forms.
• Ensure raw materials and finished products meet specifications through meticulous examination
• Perform durability, functionality, and safety tests to validate product quality and performance using standardized methods
• Maintain detailed records of inspections, noting deviations or defects found to ensure traceability and quality control
• Communicate identified defects promptly to supervisors
• Verify products meet industry standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements by staying updated on quality regulations
• Oversee production stages to uphold consistent quality standards and identify areas for improvement in machinery and workflows
• Mechanical and technical skills
• Safety management mindset
• Focus on quality control
• Dexterity and hand-eye coordination, including the ability to grasp, manipulate, and assemble parts and components that are often very small
• Knowledge and experience of hand soldering surface mount and through hole components
• Knowledge of running surface mount equipment is beneficial
• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Ability to use hand tools
• Solid understanding of production machinery and proper assembly procedures.
• Knowledge of manufacturing safety protocols and regulations.
• Ability to read manufacturing instructions, operational sheets, and product travelers.

Physical demands and abilities

• Able to lift up to 35 pounds
• Regularly performs repetitive tasks
• May require standing entire shift
• Regularly possesses manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus