Production Associate

ALMAG Aluminum Corp.; Pennsauken Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

Education Assistance

Social Events

Safety Shoes & Glasses Allowance

Career Growth

Health & Dental

Life & AD&D

Vision

Critical Illness Insurance

Long Term Disability

Job summary

ALMAG Aluminum Corp. in Pennsauken, NJ, seeks a Production Associate to operate machining lines, monitor quality, and pack parts according to customer specs. The role reports to the General Manager or a delegate and emphasizes safety and adherence to company policies.

Responsibilities include running presses, saws, drilling, tagging, and packing with accurate weights. EPICS data entry and QC checks are required to ensure first-piece conformity and proper documentation.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education and at least 1 year manufacturing experience.
• Good command of English, written and oral; proficient with MS Office.
• Ability to read blueprints/drawings and use measuring instruments; extrusion defects knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines safely and ensure quality of packed parts.
• Inspect parts on the anodizing line and verify weights and counts.
• Input data into EPICS and generate packing tickets; follow work orders.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and comply with quality policies.
• Pack orders per required codes to ensure intact delivery.

Skills

English (written and spoken)

MS Office

Reading blueprints/drawings

Extrusion defects familiarity

Education

Grade 12 education

Tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Directly responsible to the General Manager and/or a delegate. Must communicate with all plant production personnel. Functionally responsible for the production and quality of material, including it being packed and inspected as per customer requirements. Ensure that a safe working environment is maintained at all times. This will be done by following Company policies and procedures. We believe that every Employee is responsible to act safely and to model good safety practices.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the Production Associate are detailed below, but not limited to the following:

• Responsible for safely and quality of effectively operating all machines within the department: presses, saws, punch press, drilling, tapping, deburring machines and any other additional equipment that may be purchased in the future
• Racking, un-racking, and inspection of parts through the anodizing line
• Check the machine condition for any issues and/or mechanical problems prior to starting it
• Follow work orders and produce parts according to specifications
• Ensure material is packed in order of priority according to the pack dates indicated on the WIP Report.
• Confirm weights and counts are correct.
• Check material for hardness and record the readings in EPICS. If material is not within spec for hardness, it must be red tagged ahead of the pack stage and QA must be notified.
• Once an order is complete, ensure the correct tagging colors are used based on work order routing.
• Adherence to work order instructions are critical such as the notes section for specific customer requirements
• Pack all orders according to the required pack code so that it reaches its final destination intact.
• Responsible for inputting data into EPICS throughout the run and upon completion of production
• Required to check samples periodically according to what is outlined by the quality standards stated on the work order
• Ensure first piece sample is verified by another personnel to ensure it meets specifications.
• Verify the material being provided matches with what the work order is asking for to ensure all instructions are being followed
• Look for material defects, before & during packing, such as but not limited to scratches, dents, and distortion to the profile.
• Perform dimensional inspection according to the requirements on applicable orders.
• Shrink wrap material that is shipped in bulk on skids.
• Use tape and banding as required to secure & maintain the integrity of the material on the skids.
• Enter required data into our system to create packing tickets and apply tickets to skids.
• Be curious and ask questions. Make suggestions for improvement & assist in fixing problems.
• Maintain clean and organized work environment.
• Comply with all quality-related policies, procedures and system requirements.
• Perform other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Grade 12 education.
• Minimum 1 year experience in manufacturing, using variety of machining, packing, and handling material.

Technical Skills/Competence

• Must have good command of English, written and oral.
• Should be familiar with MS Office
• Must be capable of using measuring instruments and able to read blueprints/drawings.
• Familiarity with extrusion defects would be an asset.

• Profit Sharing
• Education Assistance Program
• Social Events
• Safety Shoe and Glasses Allowance
• Internal Growth and Development

• Health and Dental
• Life and AD&D
• Vision
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Long Term Disability

The expected hourly rate for this position is $18.20. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and business needs.

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