Metalworking Production Associate — Lean QC & Tools

Paylocity; Westlake, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental

Paid Time Off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Q-Lab Corporation in Westlake, OH is seeking a Production Associate to operate metalworking equipment and assist in packaging and quality checks. You will handle forklifts and cranes, perform line QC, and ensure products meet specifications while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, standing most of the day, and willingness to work overtime or weekends in a loud facility. Westlake headquarters supports a manufacturing workflow with lean practices.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating material handling equipment including sit-down forklifts, stand-up forklifts, and jib cranes.
• Experience using basic measuring devices such as calipers, rulers, and micrometers.
• Ability to interpret basic specifications such as width and length from blueprints and written work instructions.
• Working knowledge of basic computer software.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for 90% of work day if needed.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as necessary.
• Ability to work in loud conditions that require hearing protection.

Responsibilities

• Operate metalworking machinery including but not limited to: Mechanical Shears, Surface Grinder / Cleaner Line, Punch Presses, Press Brakes, Slip Rollers, Sand Blasters, and Phosphate Line.
• Operate material handling equipment including sit-down forklifts, stand-up forklifts, and jib cranes.
• Perform process line quality control checks including titrations, pressure readings, and temperature readings.
• Perform physical quality control checks on finished production including length, width, surface cleanliness (water break and smut), and surface roughness.
• Make adjustments to process when quality control checks are out of specification.
• Detect and report unusual or defective materials to the supervisor
• Accurately count sheet metal parts for packaging.
• Assemble boxes for packaging and printing labels
• Packaging finished product securely into packaging, sealing, labeling, and palletizing
• Follow Lean Manufacturing 5S practices
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment, including sweeping, emptying garbage and wiping down machines, cleaning process tanks.

Skills

Basic math skills

Lift 50 lbs

Stand 90% of day

Overtime weekends

Loud environment tolerance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Rulers

Micrometers

Job description

Q-Lab Corporation in Westlake, OH is seeking a Production Associate to operate metalworking equipment and assist in packaging and quality checks. You will handle forklifts and cranes, perform line QC, and ensure products meet specifications while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, standing most of the day, and willingness to work overtime or weekends in a loud facility. Westlake headquarters supports a manufacturing workflow with lean practices.