Production Associate

Davita Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

EnerSys, an industrial technology leader, is seeking a production team member in Springfield, MO. This role involves ensuring production targets are met while adhering to safety and quality standards. Candidates should have previous manufacturing experience and the ability to follow standard operating procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing experience required.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain manufacturing equipment safely.
• Perform mechanical operations using hand power tools.
• Inspect materials for defects and maintain quality.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Ability to interpret instructions

Use of PPE

Positive professional attitude

Job description

EnerSysis an industrial technology leader serving the global community with mission critical stored energy solutions that meet the growing demand for energy efficiency, reliability and sustainability. We are driven by a passion to provide people everywhere with accessible power to help them work and live better. Our people are our strength, an endless resource for innovation, insight and enthusiasm.

This position will report to our EnerSys Energy Systems business, which servesthe telecom, cable broadband, industrial, renewable, and data center markets. Our portfolio combines our stored energy expertise with power systems, enclosures, and renewable energy products to deliver world-class solutions for diverse applications such as 5G, broadband, Internet of Things (IoT), data center, and solar power. Our cutting-edge technology includes Lithium batteries, Fault Managed Power Systems, and Extended Run Time battery backup systems that improve the reliability and resiliency of broadband networks.

EnerSys has over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwideheadquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. Some of our brands include PowerSafe, DataSafe, and Genesis batteries; Cordex power; and Outback Power renewable energy products. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

Job Purpose

Working as a critical player within a production team, support the achievement of set production targets and customer expectations by following standard operating procedures with continual focus to your personal safety and the safety of your co-workers, and the quality of product produced being the guiding principles of your behaviors and actions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand and safely follow all department standard operating procedures.
• Openly and respectfully question trainers, leads, and supervisors to gain understanding when there is question or concern to operating safely and/or impact to product quality.
• Start up and maintain safe and efficient operation of equipment. Troubleshooting and adjusting equipment, within set specifications, as required. To control machine downtown, as needed quickly liaise with maintenance on machine operating concerns.
• Perform mechanical operations using hand power tools to construct and manufacture products.
• Pack and secure materials for transport to assigned work and/or staging areas.
• Visually inspecting for material defects and controlling material and product scrap.
• Adhere to all ISO environmental and safety procedures.
• Maintain a safe work area by following set cleaning and housekeeping procedures.
• Be compliant in all safety, environment and health processes and procedures. To include but not limited to wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), maintaining, and safely storing PPE, and submitting to periodic personal testing and monitoring.

Qualifications

1. Previous manufacturing experience.
2. Ability to understand and interpret instructions and standard operating procedures.
3. Ability to use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
4. Ability to work within a fast-paced heavy equipment, system-controlled machine and process driven work environment.
5. Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude in all situations.

General Job Requirements

• Must be able to differentiate colors.
• Must be able to frequently bend; twist; reach; stoop; kneel or crouch.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds/23 kilos on a daily continuous basis. Anything heavier will be done with the assistance of a mechanical device or with the assistance of another employee.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Employees are responsible for wearing the required Personal Protective Equipment in the proper manner at all times.
• Must be able and willing to wear a respirator.
• Must be able and willing to work overtime.
• Must be able and willing to work varying schedules which may include nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• Risk of electrical shock.
• This position is exposed to harmful materials such as lead/fiberglass products. Periodic blood tests are required to measure the level of lead. Precautions are taken by the company/employee to reduce the risk of exposure and help ensure everyones safety.
• This position requires working in a plant/warehouse environment. Therefore, expect varying working conditions.

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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