Production Associate

The-Fi-Company; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The-Fi-Company in Seattle, WA is seeking a Production Associate in its Operations department. You will support molding, trimming, drilling, and packing of plastic parts, while following instructions and ensuring quality.

Responsibilities include producing parts to specifications and inputting production data, with the job conducted in a manufacturing environment on a standard shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with production or assembly work is preferred.
• Experience in plastics industry in a plant setting is preferred.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Experience using electric or pneumatic hand tools is preferred.
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work in the assigned area or production cell producing a variety of plastic parts or assemblies.
• Follow written and verbal instructions to produce parts to specification and performance standards.
• Keep accurate track of production performance and correctly input data into the company computer system.

Skills

English literacy

Follow instructions

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Description

Job Title: Production Associate

Department: Operations

FLSA Classification: Non Exempt

Grade:

Location: Seattle, WA

Status: Active

Reports to: Production Manager

Prepared by: Mike Clacy

Effective Date:

JOB SUMMARY

Production associates perform production related tasks that can include but are not limited to molding or forming of plastic parts, deflashing or trimming plastic, drilling, assembly, inspection and packing of parts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities

1. Work in assigned area or production cell producing a variety of plastic parts or assemblies.
2. Follow written and verbal instructions in order to produce parts to specification and performance standard.
3. Keep accurate track of production performance and correctly input data into company computer system.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Education
  • High school degree or GED equivalent
• 2. Experience
  • Experience with production or assembly type of work is preferred
  • Experience working within the plastics industry in a plant setting (preferred)
• 3. Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Ability to read, write and communicate in English
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Experience using electric or pneumatic hand tools is preferred
  • Prior experience working within a lean manufacturing and continuous improvement environment is a plus

EQUIPMENT USED

• Computer
• Hand tools including electric, pneumatic and manual
• Pallet Jack

MENTAL & PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Mental Effort

The position requires an ability to concentrate on repetitive tasks for long periods of time. Adaptability to move from one task to another is needed in order to accommodate production demands.

2. Physical Requirements

Must be able to stand for long periods of time up to 10 hours per day and regularly lift up to 40 lbs.

3. Working Conditions

Conditions consist of manufacturing floor environment. The shop environment can be at times loud and dirty.

The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. [Organization] reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required.