Production Associate - 1st Shift

Kennedy Manufacturing Co.; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top tier Medical Plan

Affordable Dental and Vision coverage

Life Insurance and AD&D coverage

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) eligibility

Family Summer Picnic

Employee Recognition Meals

Job summary

Kennedy Manufacturing Co. is seeking a Production Associate for fabrication, assembly, and painting processes in Van Wert, Ohio. The role involves assisting in various production processes, ensuring quality and safety while collaborating with team members.

Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, 1-5 years of related experience, and be skilled in using measurement devices. Join a team and contribute to improvement initiatives!

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of related experience; department-specific experience preferred.
• Able to interpret business information, technical procedures, and safety regulations.
• First Shift, with differing schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist in production processes ensuring quality and safety.
• Collaborate with team members and support 5S initiatives.
• Follow work instructions, SOPs, and safety procedures.
• Assemble manufactured products while ensuring quality.
• Paint manufactured products, ensuring quality and safety.

Skills

Measurement devices usage

Problem-solving abilities

Internal software proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits

• Top tier Medical Plan with some of the lowest premiums in the area.
• Affordable Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
• Disability Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) eligibility.
• Family Summer Picnic, Employee Recognition Meals, and many other fun events!

Role

Production Associate in fabrication, assembly, and paint processes.

• Assist in production processes (laser, turret, shear, punch, weld) ensuring quality and safety.
• Collaborate with team members and support 5S initiatives for improvement.
• Follow work instructions, SOPs, and safety procedures.
• Assemble manufactured products while ensuring quality and safety.
• Maintain communication with team members and participate in 5S for improvement.
• Follow assembly documentation and procedures.
• Paint manufactured products, ensuring quality and safety.
• Communicate with team members and contribute to 5S initiatives for improvement.
• Follow painting process documentation and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1-5 years of related experience; department-specific experience preferred.
• Skilled in using measurement devices (e.g., tape measures, calipers).
• Able to interpret business information, technical procedures, and safety regulations.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with limited standardization.
• Proficient in internal software (word processing, spreadsheets, inventory control, communication).
• First Shift, with differing schedule.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Provider of Services