Production Associate | 3rd Shift

Custom Wire technologies, Inc.; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Custom Wire Technologies, Inc. in Port Washington, WI is seeking a Production Associate for the 3rd shift to support manufacturing of life-saving medical components.

You will follow detailed work orders, monitor processes, operate and adjust machines, perform setup, run and inspect assemblies, and document part counts and dimensions to ensure quality. The role requires standing for long periods, good eyesight, the ability to lift up to 25 pounds, and a professional, punctual, team-oriented

Qualifications

• A successful Production Associate will exhibit professionalism and commitment to their work including demonstrating accountability, punctuality, and teamwork in a detailed and organized fashion
• A positive and supportive attitude
• Understand the company mission and department processes
• Ability to secure knowledge and proper use of the tools and equipment necessary to complete the job promptly

Responsibilities

• Knowing where each step of the multiple jobs you are supporting are in their manufacturing process
• Reviewing and understanding work orders, job routing information, and process instructions about each job you are responsible for completing
• Observing and operating machines including making necessary minor adjustments when malfunctions are identified
• Report major machine problems
• Setup, run, and inspect assemblies including final packaging and ready-for-ship processes
• Conduct, as needed, secondary operations such as assembly, packaging, trimming, cutting, and/or grinding
• Examine and test for quality and record such things as part counts and product dimensions

Job description

Are you detail-oriented, have lots of patience, and have good finger strength?
Can you follow directions and work with minimal supervision?
If you can answer 'yes' to these questions, then this may be the right job to consider!
We are Custom Wire Technologies, Inc., a leader in OEM Medical Component Manufacturing with over 50 years of industry experience using the latest technology.
If you become a Production Associate with us, you will help manufacture products that save lives. Our work is top-notch, and our team puts quality first.

What to expect on a typical day?

• Being responsible for knowing where each step of the multiple jobs you are supporting are in their manufacturing process
• Reviewing and understanding work orders, job routing information, and process instructions about each job you are responsible for completing
• Observing and operating machines including making necessary minor adjustments when malfunctions are identified
• Report major machine problems
• Setup, run, and inspect assemblies including final packaging and ready-for-ship processes
• Conduct, as needed, secondary operations such as assembly, packaging, trimming, cutting, and/or grinding
• Examine and test for quality and record such things as part counts and product dimensions
  

What is expected of a Production Associate?

• A successful Production Associate will exhibit professionalism and commitment to their work including demonstrating accountability, punctuality, and teamwork in a detailed and organized fashion
• A positive and supportive attitude
• Understand the company mission and department processes
• Ability to secure knowledge and proper use of the tools and equipment necessary to complete the job promptly
  

Must Be Able To

• Ability to stand and walk for periods of up to 4 hours and occasionally lift to 25 pounds.
• Strong detail orientation and good eyesight (aided or unaided) to see and work with very small components
  

Job Hours

3rd Shift Full time: Sunday through Thursday, 10 pm to 6 am
Overtime is likely, with commensurate pay. We highly encourage employees to assist as much as they can with these efforts which could include the need to stay late or come in early to meet production needs.