Production Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision

401(k) Matching

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Overtime available

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

JST Manufacturing is seeking a Production Assistant to support production activities, assembly, quality control, inventory, maintenance and shipping under the Production Manager. The role requires reading blueprints, basic math, and safe operation of hand tools and precision instruments.

The position is based on a Monday–Friday shift (6:00am–2:30pm) with starting wages of $18.00–$20.00 per hour, and offers a pathway to grow within a manufacturing environment focused on quality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Read assembly blueprints.
• Able to perform basic math using a calculator.
• Able to utilize precision equipment such as calipers.
• Able to use power hand tools safely and efficiently.
• Follow company procedures and maintain a safe work area.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines as needed (optical laser, routers, grainer, saw).
• Assist with assembly and manufacturing of equipment according to blueprints and instructions.
• Perform quality control checks and ensure products meet standards.
• Help maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Assist in packaging and labeling products for shipment.
• Aid in inventory management by counting and organizing parts.

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 as assigned 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