Production Associate III

Johnson Outdoors Inc.; Old Town (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Outdoors Inc. is seeking a production assembler in Old Town, ME. The role involves assembling products using machinery and tools, setting up and calibrating equipment, and ensuring finished items meet specifications.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and about three years of related manufacturing experience. The position requires strong mechanical dexterity, ability to read engineering drawings, and good teamwork.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in mechanical dexterity, assembly, soldering, and inspection.
• Ability to work across multiple assembly functions within production.
• Demonstrated teamwork and initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to read and follow engineering drawings and procedures.
• Good written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine to complex assembly or subassembly on assigned products using machinery and/or tools; ensure accuracy and quality of finished products.
• Set up, maintain and calibrate equipment; monitor machinery and advise maintenance as needed.
• Inspect products for conformity to specifications and perform testing or rework as required.
• Identify issues and inform management; recommend improvements to production processes.
• Manage parts bin quantities and notify when stock is low to maintain production.
• Document actions by completing required production and quality forms.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area in line with company procedures.
• Collaborate with team to streamline process flow and reduce waste.
• Promote safety policies and workmanship standards among team members.
• Provide guidance to less experienced employees and act as information resource.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical dexterity

Assembly

Soldering

Inspection

Teamwork

Time management

Reading drawings

English literacy

Problem solving

Manufacturing

Education

High school diploma

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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