Production Associate, 2nd Ops

Body Art Alliance; Oakdale (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

NeoMetal in Oakdale, CA is seeking a Production Associate to create high quality body jewelry and meet production standards in a fast-paced environment. You will keep a clean workstation, operate machinery safely, and ensure accurate packaging for shipment.

You will perform quality inspections, record results in the ERP system, and support a collaborative team to meet production targets while maintaining product quality and traceability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Finger dexterity for small parts work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret numerical data, count, calculate percentages.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a positive work environment and maintain strong communication with internal and external contacts.
• Sustain continuous improvement and collaborate to identify improvement opportunities.
• Perform quality inspections and document results; report defects to supervisor.
• Conduct inventory procedures with accurate results.
• Follow packaging and labeling requirements for shipment.
• Deburr parts thoroughly and ensure aesthetic and functional quality.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and accurate ERP data entry.
• Cross-train and assist with related tasks as needed.

Skills

Tool operation

Counting & weighing

Follow instructions

Dexterity

Communication

Ethical judgment

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Job Location: NeoMetal CA - Oakdale, CA 95361
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $18.00 - $19.00 Hourly

Who is NeoMetal?

NeoMetal is the manufacturer of the original threadless body jewelry, used and loved by professional piercers around the world. All our jewelry is precision machined in the US out of solid implant-grade titanium and features only the highest quality cubic zirconia and other synthetic gems. We aim to empower our clients, and their customers, to be fiercely themselves, armed with the knowledge that they invested in quality. At the core of our brand is a deep respect and appreciation for the piercing industry. Piercers are not just our customers; they are our inspiration.

At NeoMetal we’re not afraid to do things our own way, to be a little bit nerdy, and to have fun. Innovation and unique solutions drive us forward, and the piercing industry is our guide. It is our mission to manufacture the highest quality threadless jewelry on the market while remaining focused on accessibility, best in class pricing, and fast shipping times. We’ve come a long way since our founding in 1997 and we are delighted and honored that a small family business, that started in a tiny room, has had such a lasting impact on an industry with similar roots.

Let’s talk about the role!

The Production Associate is responsible for creating high quality body jewelry products that will be sent to customers internationally. While keeping up machinery and workstation cleanliness, the Production Associate will be required to meet production standards in a timely manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cultivates a positive and engaging work environment by valuing and influencing positive interpersonal relationships, while building and maintaining strong lines of communication with external and internal contacts.
• Sustains a culture of continuous improvement. Collaborates with team members to identify and opportunities for improvement and resolve problems.
• Performs required quality inspections and documents results. Defects are noted and communicated to the Production Supervisor
• Performs inventory procedures with results that are complete and accurate.
• Follow strict packaging and labeling requirements to ensure all parts are accurate for shipment.
• Deburring requires a good understanding of the techniques necessary to have a well deburred part. The full removal of extraneous metal from a part is important for both aesthetic and physical reasons.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area
• Maintain accuracy of data entered into the ERP system.
• Associates are expected to cross train and be flexible to support work requirements and related tasks as assigned.

SKILLS

• Be able to safely operate and use tools and equipment once trained
• Be able to count/weigh on scales accurately
• Be able to follow written operational work instructions and job traveler information, and document work aspects accurately in the ERP system.
• Be dexterous and be able to manipulate small intricate parts.
• Strong communication – ability to receive and understand written and verbal instruction.
• Exercise ethical behavior and good judgement. Knows when to seek help or guidance in decision making.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Excellent manual dexterity, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Finger dexterity is required to work with small and delicate parts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Mathematical skills with the ability to interpret numerical data, count, add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate percentages.