Production Associate II

Johnson Outdoors; Eufaula (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Outdoors in Alabama is seeking a production associate to perform routine to moderately complex assembly using machinery and tools. You will set up and monitor equipment, perform quality checks, and document actions to ensure finished products meet specifications.

A team-focused approach helps streamline flow, reduce waste, and uphold safety standards. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and about one year of related manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Typically requires one year of related manufacturing production experience.

Responsibilities

• Assemble or subassemble using machinery and tools to meet quality standards.
• Set up, maintain and calibrate equipment; monitor machinery and perform basic repairs coordination.
• Check products against specifications; perform testing and rework as needed.
• Record actions on production and quality forms and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Collaborate with teammates to streamline process flow and reduce waste; comply with safety policies.

Skills

Production processes understanding

English reading/writing

Flexibility & multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Performs routine to moderately complex assembly or subassembly on assigned products using machinery and/or tools (may use hand tools and power tools) as well as correct production methods to ensure accuracy and quality of finished products. Maintains production output levels consistent with set standards.

Sets-up, maintains and/or calibrates equipment. Monitors machinery and advises maintenance of necessary repairs.

Thoroughly checks products to ensure they are conforming to the specifications. May perform testing, quality inspections and reworking of deficient components and/or finished products to ensure efficient operation.

Informs management on issues related to quality, production, and/or safety, which may adversely affect meeting the areas goals. Makes recommendations for general improvements to the production process.

Manages parts bin quantities and notifies the appropriate person when quantities are low or insufficient to maintain production.

Documents actions by completing required production and quality forms.

Maintains a clean and safe work area by complying with company procedures.

Works with others to streamline process flow and reduce waste.

Promote company safety policies, workmanship standards and operational procedures among team members while displaying strong quality consciousness at all times.

Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

None

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Typically requires one year of related experience with a manufacturing production environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Demonstrate a broad understanding of production processes.

Ability to be flexible, perform a variety of tasks within the production area.

Demonstrated ability to follow verbal instructions and read/interpret written documentation. Ability to read and write in English.

Demonstrated ability to follow and work within stick operating procedural standards.

Basic computer literacy. Basic mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Physical requirements: Extensive walking, standing, lifting and bending. Lifting and carry requirements are defined by separately by each business unit. Full mobility of arms and legs is required to operate machinery. Ability to work in extremely hot or cold temperatures as separately defined by each business unit.

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