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Paligen Technologies; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Paligen Technologies in Garland, TX seeks a manufacturing associate for a high-paced production environment. You will follow safety rules, input data into production systems, and operate various tools and measuring equipment.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to learn forklift operation after training. The position emphasizes cross-training, timely completion of tasks, and maintaining quality while meeting efficiency standards.

Qualifications

• Adhere to plant safety rules and report hazards.
• Input data into production tracking software.
• Use small hand tools as required.
• Handle standard measuring equipment as required.
• Follow work instructions and rotate between areas as needed.
• Learn to operate a forklift after training.
• Perform basic math tasks.
• Learn to use gauges and instruments used for tasks.
• Basic computer skills.
• Work in elevated temperatures, smoke, dirt and grease.
• Lift materials up to 50 lbs.
• Maintain acceptable absentee record per policy.
• Build cross-skills over at least 1 year of work experience.
• Produce quality work while maintaining efficiency.
• Other duties may be assigned by hiring manager.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to plant safety rules and report hazards.
• Enter data into production tracking software.
• Operate small hand tools as required.
• Use standard measuring equipment as required.
• Follow work instructions and rotate across areas as needed.
• Learn to operate forklift after training.
• Perform basic math tasks.
• Learn to use gauges and instruments relevant to tasks.
• Maintain basic computer skills.
• Work in elevated temperatures, smoke, dirt and grease.
• Lift materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Maintain good attendance and meet performance standards.
• Expand skills and cross-train over time.

Tools

Metal cleaning equipment

Troubleshooting equipment

Shot blast equipment (Wheelabrator)

Job description

Essential Duties, Skills, Qualifications and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Adhere to plant safety rules, recognize and bring to the attention of supervision potential safety hazards, and implement corrective actions to unsafe practices and/or conditions.
• Demonstrate the ability to input data into Company computerized production tracking software.
• Demonstrate the ability to use small hand tools as required.
• Demonstrate the ability to use standard measuring equipment as required by job duties.
• Must demonstrate the ability to execute work instructions and the willingness to work in multiple areas as required by rotating assignments.
• Demonstrate the ability to use small hand tools and learn how to operate a forklift when required testing has been successfully completed.
• Functional math skills required to complete job tasks.
• Demonstrate the ability to learn the use of all gages and instruments required to related job tasks.
• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrate the ability to work in elevated temperatures, thick smoke, dirt and grease.
• Physically able to lift materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Absentee record within company standards
• Increasing number of skills and cross training completed throughout at least one (1) year of work experience and ability to perform work as required within time standard efficiency for each operation.
• Produce quality work while maintaining operating efficiencies.
• Additional job requirements may be specified by the hiring manager as required.

Special Skills Required:

• Must be capable of operating multiple types of metal cleaning equipment including automated and manual cabinets.
• Capable of troubleshooting equipment and working with maintenance to resolve all downtime issues.
• Must be able to use all shot blast equipment including wheelabrator and manual cabinets.

Work environment:

• Elevated temperatures, thick smoke, dirt and grease.
• Physically able to lift materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Handling materials up to 900 degrees with proper tools.

High-paced production environment to meet standards.Paligen Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the unique skills and capabilities that our team members bring to our mission. We make all hiring and employment decisions based solely on individual qualifications, merit, and business needs. We strictly prohibit discrimination, ensuring a fair and objective selection process for all applicants