Production Assistant

JST Manufacturing; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Matching

Life Insurance

Disability (Short/Long Term)

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Overtime Available

Flexible Work Schedule

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

JST Manufacturing in the United States is seeking a Production Assistant to support production, assembly, quality control, inventory management, and maintenance under the Production Manager. The role covers a range of tasks in a manufacturing environment and requires adherence to safety and quality procedures.

Typical duties include aiding in packaging, labeling, and shipping preparation, plus assisting multiple departments as needed. A technical degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Able to read assembly blueprints.
• Maintains a clean work area inside and outside equipment.
• Able to perform basic math skills using a calculator.
• Able to utilize precision equipment such as calipers.
• Technical degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Able to produce accurate and good quality parts on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines that might include: optical laser, routers, grainer, and saw.
• Assist with assembly and manufacturing per blueprints and instructions.
• Perform quality checks on finished products to meet standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and dispose of waste materials.
• Assist in packaging and labeling of products for shipment.
• Aid in inventory management by counting, sorting, and organizing parts.
• Use measuring instruments and contribute to JST's quality program.
• Follow company procedures and stay safe in manufacturing environments.
• Maintain equipment and shop cleanliness.
• Support manufacturing, engineering, quality, and quoting teams.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve solutions.

Skills

Read blueprints

Basic math

Calipers

Tool safety

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

Technical degree preferred

Tools

Calipers

Power hand tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Starting Wage Range:

$18.00 - $20.00 / hour

Available Shift

• Monday-Friday | 6:00am - 2:30pm

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Assistant will assist with production, assembly, quality control, inventory management, maintenance, shipping department, and other tasks as needed under the supervision of the Production Manager.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. May be required to operate machines that might include: optical laser, routers, grainer, and saw.
2. Assist with the assembly and manufacturing of equipment according to blueprints, schematics, and instructions.
3. Perform quality control checks on finished products to ensure they meet company standards.
4. Help maintain a clean and organized work area by sweeping, organizing tools, and disposing of waste materials.
5. Assist in the packaging and labeling of products for shipment to customers.
6. Aid in inventory management by counting, sorting, and organizing parts and materials.
7. Competently use measuring instruments and diagnostic devices and contribute to JST's quality program by following quality procedures.
8. Understand and follow company procedures and act in a safe manner in a manufacturing environment.
9. Maintain stewardship of equipment and contribute to the maintenance and cleanliness of the shop and equipment.
10. Perform miscellaneous tasks as required to support manufacturing, engineering, quality, and quoting departments.
11. Contribute to team effort by achieving results. Work cooperatively with team members, communicate design constraints, and work within the team to achieve solutions.
12. Able to work in various positions such as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, laying, reaching with hands and arms, grasp, handle and operate hand and tools, as well as welding equipment.
13. Responsible for other duties and task asassigned and, in some circumstances, may be completely unrelated to this position.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Able to read assembly blueprints.
• Maintains a clean work area both inside and outside equipment.
• Able to perform basic math skills using a calculator.
• Able to utilize precision equipment such as calipers.
• Technical degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Able to produce accurate and good quality parts on schedule.
• Able to use power hand tools safely and efficiently.
• Cleans and maintains equipment in good working order.
• Follow company procedures and maintain a safe work area.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & EXPECTATIONS

• Employees are expected to support the Company's business culture and values by demonstrating teamwork, customer focus, integrity, and innovation, and communication as well as by contributing at optimum levels toward the success of the company.
  
• Able to safely lift and carry, push or pull objects up to 50lbs.
  
• Able to walk, stand and work on feet for the duration of shift.
  
• Able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms, grasp, handle and operate hand/power tools or controls.

CORE VALUES:

INTEGRITY

We consistently operate at the highest ethical and moral standards.

SIMPLICITY

Our 80/20 Front-to-Back Process helps us think and act simply - it creates an intense focus on our most profitable products and customers.

TRUST

We trust our people to operate with their best efforts and in the best interests of the company.

RESPECT

We treat everyone as we expect to be treated and value the diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences of all colleagues.

SHARED RISK

We celebrate our successes together and take responsibility for our mistakes and challenges as a team.

COMPANY BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Medical / Dental / Vision | 401(k) Matching | Life Insurance | Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability | Paid Bereavement Leave | Paid Parental Leave | Paid Time Off | Holiday Pay | Available Overtime | Flexible Work Schedule | Referral Program | Tuition Reimbursement | Competitive Pay BOE

Important Notes:

JST is an AA/EEO employer.

Visa Sponsorship:

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Background Check Policy:

JST's employees are subject to background checks based on business necessity. It is the employee's responsibility to disclose prior arrests and convictions. If it's found out that an employee might not be compliant with applicable policies, JST reserves the right to conduct a background check and refusal to comply with the background check is subject to termination.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing Policy:

All offers of employment are contingent upon submitting to a drug test and satisfying JST's substance and alcohol testing requirements. If the applicant fails to comply with this policy, the testing requirements of the Company's related requests, or if the test result is positive and is subsequently confirmed, the offer of employment shall be withdrawn.