Assembly Associate

new standard corporation; Emigsville (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

New Standard Associates in Pennsylvania seeks a Production Associate to assemble and inspect products, ensuring quality and efficiency under SOPs. You will move materials as needed and maintain comprehensive production records while upholding safety and housekeeping standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to quality management, and active participation in continuous improvement initiatives, including basic problem solving and 5S practices.

Qualifications

• Read, Write and Speak English (R)
• High school diploma or GED (R)
• Strong interpersonal skills (R)

Responsibilities

• Produce (assemble and inspect) products per SOPs and quality standards to minimize scrap and satisfy customers.
• Move materials using varied methods as required.
• Maintain records related to production, downtime, quality, maintenance, etc.
• Visually inspect or use measuring devices to ensure quality standards are met.
• Identify operating irregularities or machine malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Read, Write and Speak English

Tools

Calipers

Hand tools

Measuring devices

Job description

• Produce (assemble and inspect) products in accordance with SOP’s, meeting or exceeding production and quality standards while minimizing scrap to customer satisfaction.
• Using a variety of different ways or means, move materials as required
• Maintain records relating to production, downtime, quality, maintenance, etc.
• Ensure that all quality standards are met by visually inspecting work and/or with measuring devices
• Recognize operating irregularities and machine malfunctions and make corrections or notify the proper person to correct
• Perform machine set-up and preventative maintenance as required
• Meet or exceed production requirements or notify Team Lead or Manager of reason of deviation from standard
• Work safely at all times and comply with safety regulations regarding the use of protective equipment and devices
• Keep work area, equipment, machine, etc. clean and orderly at all times
• Perform necessary computer transactions in various computer applications and software programs
• Offer suggestions and assist in implementation for improving productivity, process safety and work environment.
• Perform other miscellaneous job assignments and related functions as directed by Team Lead, Manager or another designated person
• Must perform as a team member with the willingness and attitude to work with others to resolve problems.

Core Role Expectations (All New Standard Associates):

• Keep commitments to internal and external customers and address concerns and requests to their satisfaction. Assume full ownership for role responsibilities.
• Understand and conform to NSC's Quality Management System.
• Seek-out and implement new ways to accomplish assigned tasks, solve problems, and/or improve processes.
• Communicate, resolve conflict, maintain a positive attitude, nurture teamwork, and build effective professional relationships with others.
• Show concern for safety of self/others and proactively act in a safe manner to protect people and property. (Goal: Zero recordable accidents).
• Demonstrate effective housekeeping habits (including 5S).
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities, including the application of Six Sigma methodology and tools when appropriate.

(Required (R) or Desired/Preferred (D)

(R) Read, Write and Speak English

(R) High school diploma or GED

(R) Strong interpersonal skills

Job Specific Competencies:

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Measurement and gauging skills (basic)
• Use of Calipers & Hand tools
• Production, work order, and Time Reporting
• Basic Quality Control
• Control of Nonconforming Material
• Deviation Process
• Product labeling and identification
• Tooling/equipment issue reporting
• Follows SOP and Standard Work accordingly
• Affected Lockout/Tagout process
• Lean Daily Management Tier 1
• Time management with work assignments
• Overhead Crane Operation
• Basic Troubleshooting

Core Competencies

• Adaptability & Flexibility
• Cooperation and support of others/Teamwork
• Customer/Quality focus
• Initiative/drive, results oriented
• Problem solving (including corrective & preventative action)
• Process orientation & continuous improvement focus
• Safety first focus
• Time management
• Written and oral communications
• QMS (Quality Management Systems)
• Walking, bending, standing, carrying product, reaching overhead and heavy lifting required
• Job requires the ability to stand or walk 10 – 12 hours
• Ability to frequently lift and carry material weighing up to 35 pounds