Production Associate III

Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Inc./JOW; Old Town (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Inc./JOW in Old Town, ME is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Associate responsible for routine to complex assembly or subassembly, using tools and machinery to ensure quality finished products. You will monitor production output and support continuous flow.

You must read engineering drawings, follow procedures, work safely, and collaborate with teammates to reduce waste and meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Typically requires three year of related experience in a manufacturing production environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine to complex assembly or subassembly using machinery or tools to ensure accuracy and quality of finished products.
• Sets up, maintains and/or calibrates equipment and monitors machinery to support repairs as needed.
• Thoroughly checks products for conformance to specifications; may perform testing, quality inspections and rework as needed.
• Identify and inform management on issues related to quality, production, and safety; suggest process improvements.
• Manage parts bin quantities and notify when stock is low to maintain production flow.
• Document actions by completing required production and quality forms.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area by following procedures.
• Collaborate with team to streamline process flow and reduce waste.
• Promote safety policies, workmanship standards and procedures among team members; uphold quality consciousness.
• Provide guidance to less experienced employees and act as information resource.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical dexterity

Assembly

Soldering

Inspection

Team collaboration

Time management

Problem solving

English reading/writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Engineering drawings reading

Job description

• Performs routine to 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.
• Identify 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.
• Provides guidance to less experienced employees and acts as information resource.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Typically requires three year of related experience with a manufacturing production environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong skills and abilities in mechanical dexterity, assembly, manufacturing, soldering, and inspection.
• Ability to be flexible, perform a variety of tasks and work across multiple assembly functions within the production area.
• Demonstrated ability to function as part a team while completing multiple tasks effectively with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and take initiative to aid fellow employees to smooth overall process flow.
• Ability to recognize equipment/tooling malfunctions to detect irregular or deficient product.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge and understanding of a variety of production processes.
• Ability to read, understand and adhere to engineering drawings, documents and procedures . Ability to read and write in English.
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills (written and verbal).
• 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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