1st Shift Production Associate - Grinder

Chatsworth Products; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Chatsworth Products (CPI) is seeking a Production Associate – Grinder at our Georgetown, Texas facility. The role involves operating production equipment, inspecting parts, and following blueprints and schedules to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be willing to work extended hours or weekends as production needs dictate. Prior experience with spot welders and basic hand tools is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and engineering specifications.
• Capable of using measuring devices as required for product inspection.
• Available and willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as production demand dictates.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, operates equipment and performs production tasks as assigned.
• Inspects and maintains equipment for safety; notifies supervisor of safety issues.
• Inspects parts per work in process inspection procedure; notifies of quality/mechanical problems.
• Works from blueprints, engineering specifications and production schedules.

Skills

Read blueprints

Interpret engineering specs

Use measuring devices

Extended hours weekends

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Spot welder operation

Hand tools (drill, sander)

Job description

If you have ever wondered what owning your own business is like, just ask an Employee Owner of Chatsworth Products (CPI). Better yet, become one! CPI has an immediate need for a Production Associate – Grinder in CPI’s Georgetown, Texas location.

As a CPI Production Associate, you will perform production tasks assigned by Production Supervisor. Such tasks could include, but are not limited to the following: 1) operation of spot welder, 2) use of hand tools such as drill and sander, 3) cleaning and preparing metal surfaces before and after welding. Responsible for meeting safety, quality and productivity expectations.

Essential Functions

• Under direct supervision, operates equipment and performs production tasks as assigned.
• Inspects and maintains equipment for compliance with safety requirements. Notifies Production Supervisor of any safety issues that need to be corrected prior to performing operations.
• Inspects parts per work in process inspection procedure. Notifies Production Supervisor or Quality Assurance Inspector of any quality and/or mechanical problems that need to be resolved. Production Supervisor and/or Setup person will make minor repairs and equipment adjustments, as needed.
• Works from blueprints, engineering specifications and production schedules.

Additional Functions

• Continuously maintains a clean work area. Disposes of trash and production scrap. Assists in cleaning common areas.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned by management.

Technical Competencies

• High school or equivalent education preferred.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and engineering specifications.
• Capable of using measuring devices as required for product inspection.
• Available and willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as production demand dictates.

Core Competencies

• Ethics, Values, Integrity & Trust – Adheres and acts in line with CPI core values.
• Functional/Technical Skills – Possesses high level of skill, knowledge and ability in assigned functional area.
• Safety – Complies with company safety rules and regulations. Takes a proactive approach to identify and eliminate safety hazards.
• Customer Focus – Gives high priority to customer satisfaction.
• Interpersonal Skills – Uses diplomacy and tact. Uses collaborative skills.
• Action Oriented & Adaptability – Takes initiative; acts promptly; is proactive.
• Ownership & Accountability – Proactively models, guards and demonstrates all of CPI’s core values.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, carrying, stooping, and crouching.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled