Job Details

POSITION PURPOSE

The primary responsibilities of the Production Associate will be cleaning and prepping of radiators, oil coolers, and associated parts, assembling and/or building units. The ideal candidate is a fast learner with the ability to work with minimal supervision and cooperate in a team environment. Assists supervisor in identifying maintenance requirements. Performs all work activities in accordance with Health and Safety Program and Quality System. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to use air tools, impact, grinder, etc.
• Ability to use basic hand tools, hammer, wrenches, etc.

• Successfully complete training per requirements of company training program.

• Assist other employees in setup and operation functions as needed.

• Identify improvements of methods that will increase quality and profitability.
• Identify maintenance issues as they arise.
• Provide information as requested to other departments to facilitate the completion of work projects.
• Understand and comply with all facets of the Health and Safety Program.
• Understand and comply with all facets of the Attendance and PTO policies.
• Exhibit professional demeanor.
• Read, understand, and follow routings and work instructions.
• All other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCY OR POSITION REQUIREMENTS (knowledge, skills and abilities)

• Exhibits good problem-solving skills.
• Exhibits adequate verbal communication skills.
• Exhibits adequate employee relation skills.
• Requires the ability to set, adjust and secure tooling using various hand tools and measuring instruments.

• Self-motivated, reliable and can work without much supervision.
• Exhibits good interpersonal skills, team building and leadership characteristics.
• Be able to deal with change and respond quickly to a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail.

• All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required levels)

• High School Diploma or GED, required
• Prior basic tool operation experience preferred, but not required.
• Should have basic math and reading skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to bend, lift, stand repetitively throughout the day.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly throughout the day.
• Ability to work with hands-on tedious operations.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands, arms and shoulders. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee must regularly hand lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee Acknowledgment:

This job description has been reviewed with me and I understand and can perform the expectations of the job.