Assembly Associate

New Standard Corporation; York (York County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

New Standard Corporation is hiring a production associate to assemble and inspect products, document downtime and quality data, and help maintain a safe, organized workplace. You will operate diverse tools, perform setup, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The role demands basic measurement skills, the use of calipers, and reliable teamwork. Join a focused team that values quality, safety, and efficiency, with opportunities to grow within our Quality Management System and Lean

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak English.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork ability.
• Ability to stand or walk 10–12 hours.
• Basic measuring and gauging skills with calipers.

Responsibilities

• Produce assembled and inspected products per SOPs and quality standards.
• Move materials using various methods as required.
• Maintain production, downtime, and quality records.
• Visually inspect work and use measuring devices to ensure quality.
• Identify malfunctions and notify the appropriate person for correction.
• Perform machine setup and preventative maintenance as needed.
• Meet or exceed production requirements and report deviations.
• Follow safety regulations and keep work area clean and organized.
• Perform computer transactions in various software programs.
• Suggest improvements to productivity, safety, and environment.
• Fulfill other duties as directed and work as a team member.
• Demonstrate willingness to collaborate to resolve problems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Measurement skills

Calipers/hand tools

Production scheduling/Time reporting

Quality control

Nonconforming material control

Deviation process

Product labeling/identification

SOP/Standard Work

Lockout/Tagout

Lean Daily Management Tier 1

Time management

Overhead crane operation

Troubleshooting

Education

English literacy (read, write, speak)

HS diploma or GED

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