Production Associate - Fiberglass Winder

Utility Solutions, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Production Associate to join its team in Hickory, NC. This role involves winding fiberglass components and performing light assembly tasks while adhering to strict safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, demonstrating effective communication and attention to detail. If you're looking for an opportunity to grow within a supportive team and contribute to high-quality manufacturing, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team atmosphere to achieve common goals.
• Must be able to read and comprehend blueprints and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Wind fiberglass components according to approved SOPs.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Document production and quality actions.

Skills

Teamwork

Effective Listening

Attention to Detail

Safety Orientation

Blueprint Reading

Multitasking

Hand-Eye Coordination

Education

High School Degree or GED

Tools

Conventional Measuring Tools

Job description

Founded in 1990, Utility Solutions is a designer and manufacturer of hot-line tools and products for the electrical power industry. Our success is based on working as a team to deliver high-quality products and unsurpassed customer service. We believe that each team member contributes directly to our growth and success as a company. Come grow with us!

We are seeking a Production Associate to join our team in Hickory, NC!

The Fiberglass Winder reports to the Production Supervisor. This position focuses on winding fiberglass components correctly and efficiently.

Duties and Essential Job Functions:

• Prepares work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists; gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.
• Follow Work Orders.
• Wind fiberglass components (standard USTS and USTS Bucket) according to approved standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Perform light assembly tasks.
• Wind Take Apart Fiberglass Sections according to approved standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Operate the fiberglass slitter according to approved standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Prepare fiberglass packets at the cutting station according to approved standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Responsible for meeting or exceeding all established quality standards.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Document actions by completing production and quality forms.
• Operates machines of limited complexity to perform fiberglass winding.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing other tasks as needed.

Experiences / Skills Required:

• Must have the ability to work in a team atmosphere to obtain common goals and objectives.
• Demonstrates effective listening skills.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to meet deadlines, concentrate and pay close attention to detail.
• Adaptability and willingness to perform all given duties.
• Strong safety orientation. Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and specifications provided by engineering.
• Basic understanding of conventional measuring tools and techniques, to assure compliance with technical specifications.
• Must be able to multitask.
• Excellent hand eye coordination.

Requirements:

• High school degree or GED equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Production environment: dust and grease are common. Significant risks from equipment and environment require constant care and vigilance. Be able to stand for long periods of time and carry up to 30+ lbs. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and hand tools to assemble parts and to reach with hands and arms.