Production Associate

Safarilan; Green Ridge Park (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Safarilan in Massachusetts is seeking a hands-on Production Associate to support line assembly operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will move between workstations, assemble and label products, and assist Quality Control to ensure parts meet specifications.

Responsibilities include reading and following simple instructions, using hand tools, operating band saws, and handling steel cutting for ballistic composites.

Qualifications

• Two to three years related experience or equivalent training.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• General knowledge of hand tools and shop operations.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to work well in a team and with others
• Standing, sitting, lifting up to 40 pounds

Responsibilities

• Work at different workstations as production needs require.
• Assemble and label products for stock as needed.
• Assist Quality Control in production.
• Verify sales orders to assembled parts and/or finished product.
• Adhere product logos and serial numbers on products properly.
• Steel cutting with band saw or other shop equipment.
• Composite layup.
• Fabric cutting to support ballistic composite and blanket production.
• Observe all safety regulations and procedures of the facility.
• Assist with keeping production area clean and organized.
• Participate in kaizen activities to achieve productivity and quality improvements.
• Train associates as required.
• Perform support operations, including crane and forklift operation and team lead duties as needed.
• Notify supervisor of non-conforming product.
• Notify supervisor of unsafe equipment or work practices.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Hand tools

Shop operations

Team player

Reading comprehension

Basic math

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Band saw

Crane/forklift (support ops)

Job description

OVERVIEW

Perform all associated tasks included in line assembly operations to mass-produce products. To work efficiently and safely, while maintaining target range on the following KPI’s: discrepancies, accidents, repairs, reworks, material yield, desired ship dates and inventory cycle counts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work at different workstations as production needs require
• Assemble and label products for stock as needed
• Assist Quality Control in production
• Verify sales order to assembled parts and/or finished product
• Adhere product logos and serial numbers on products properly
• Steel cutting with band saw or other shop equipment
• Composite layup
• Fabric cutting to support ballistic composite and blanket production
• Observe all safety regulations and procedures of the facility
• Assist with keeping production area clean and organized
• Participate in kaizen activities to achieve productivity and quality improvements
• Train associates as required
• Perform support operations, including, but not limited to Crane Operator, Forklift Operator and Team Lead, Inventory, Receiving and/or Planning Backup
• Notify supervisor of non-conforming product
• Notify supervisor of unsafe equipment or work practices
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Two to 3 years related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
• General knowledge in the use of hand tools and shop operations
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Must work well with others and be a team member
• Ability to accept direction from a peer.
• Standing, sitting, lifting 40 pounds, use of equipment, manual and powered.