Production Associate

Socket.dev; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance covered

Dental insurance covered

Vision insurance covered

Life insurance covered

Job summary

Designetics is seeking a Production Associate to join our precision manufacturing team on-site in the United States. You will contribute to a light assembly line, creating fluid applicators to exact specifications while upholding quality and safety standards.

The role requires accurate measurement, adherence to assembly instructions, and collaboration with teammates to meet daily production goals. Regular hours are Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to accuracy and following instructions.
• Effective communication and sense of urgency.
• Ability to measure accurately in millimeters and inches.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Teamwork and individual accountability.

Responsibilities

• Engage precision skills in light assembly of fluid applicators.
• Follow assembly instructions and perform quality inspections.
• Use small hand-held and stationary automated tools.
• Track parts with scanners and contribute to improvement projects.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and meet production goals.
• Collaborate with teammates and work independently to meet targets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Effective communication

Urgency

Precision measurement

Tools

Scanners

Hand-held tools

Automated tools

Job description

Exciting Job Opportunity: Become a Part of Our Innovative Production Team!

Are you intrigued by precision manufacturing and assembly processes? We have an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated and detail-oriented individual like you to join our team as a Production Associate. In this role, you'll be a key player in our light assembly line, creating fluid applicators that meet exact specifications. Get ready to contribute significantly to our growing company's production success!

Join our Workplace

Our team works together in a vibrant and engaging environment that fosters growth, creativity and collaboration. You'll have the opportunity to contribute your unique ideas and make a meaningful impact on our company's success.

Designetics fully covers the premiums for medical, dental, vision and life insurance for its employees, as well as their dependents and non-working spouses. This means that eligible individuals can enjoy these benefits without any premium payment required.

Making a Big Difference - One Small Act at a Time

We believe in the power of small actions to create significant change. That's why we established Care for Kids - our nonprofit charitable organization. Through Care for Kids, we're committed to making a positive impact on the lives of local children. Together, we can achieve remarkable progress through educational, philanthropic and personal well-being initiatives.

We're constantly seeking new opportunities to make an even greater difference. Join us at Designetics, where every small act of kindness can contribute to a brighter future for our community and the world.

Responsibilities That Will Enhance Your Skills

• Engage your precision skills in our light assembly process, producing fluid applicators with accuracy and efficiency.
• Master the assembly instructions and complete quality inspections, ensuring that products adhere to our strict specifications.
• Utilize a range of small hand-held and stationary automated tools to assemble intricate parts.
• Track the status of parts produced using scanners and contribute to continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, reflecting your commitment to excellence and productivity.
• Collaborate with a team while working individually to meet and exceed production goals.

Qualifications That Make You the Ideal Candidate

• Embody our core values of customer first, stronger together, precision is our standard, and relentless improvement.
• Show us your ability to follow instructions, communicate effectively, and work with a sense of urgency.
• Demonstrate your skill in writing legibly and measuring accurately in both millimeters and inches.
• Prove your ability to work with precision and take ownership of projects.
• Your enthusiasm for learning and adapting will set you apart in this role.

Work Environment

• This role operates in a temperature-controlled manufacturing production environment.
• Most areas of the facility are quiet; hearing protection is not required.
• Parts assembly occurs at a stationary tabletop surface; use of scanners is necessary.
• The employee may be occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, with a moderate noise level in the work environment.

Physical Demands Essential for Successful Job Performance

• Repetitively manipulate part components and tools manually with fingers and hands.
• View close and distant objects fully; measure specifications as small as a millimeter.
• Assemble small parts (possibly only a few millimeters in length/width).
• Trim fingernails to a reasonable length to facilitate handling and adjusting parts.
• Stay in a stationary position for prolonged periods to complete tasks.
• Look down for extended durations.

Working Hours and Location

You'll be a part of our dedicated team on-site, with a schedule from Monday to Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Additional mandatory overtime may be scheduled as needed. We value the importance of teamwork and hand-on collaboration, so this position requires 100% on-site presence.

Work Authorization

We welcome applications from individuals authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.

We Support Your Success

If you require reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions, please reach out to our dedicated Human Resources department at 419-866-0700 or [e-mail]. We're here to ensure your success and well-being.