Production Associate III - USAM 1st Shift

Carel USA LLC; Manheim (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Carel USA LLC in Manheim, PA is seeking a Production Associate III in the USAM area to fabricate and assemble custom components per specifications using presses, saws, grinders, drills, and welding equipment.

The role includes reading engineering drawings, measuring accurately, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment. 3–5 years of related experience preferred, with focus on quality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret simple engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Strong attention to detail and measurement accuracy.
• Basic math skills for rates, ratios, and dimensions.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble components per specifications and quality standards.
• Set up and operate fabricating machines (welders, saws, grinders, drills).
• Interpret drawings to determine material requirements and sequences.
• Maintain clean and safe work area and comply with safety regulations.
• Cross train as needed and support team objectives.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Mathematical ability

Manual dexterity

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Orbital welders

Linear welders

Drill presses

Saws/Grinders

Job description

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Production Associate III - USAM 1st Shift

Full-time Manheim, PA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1644

SUMMARY:

The Production Associate III position is responsible for the fabrication and assembly of custom components in the USAM area according to company and customer specifications using machines such as presses, shears, saws, grinders and drills to bend, cut, form, punch, drill, and or otherwise assemble metal components. In addition, the use of welding machines, linear and orbital are essential for this job function

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Fabricate and assemble structure and custom components within provided specifications and company quality specifications.
• Fit up and tack weld as necessary to ensure they meet quality specifications/blueprints or diagrams.
• Set-up, operate, and maintain fabricating machines such as orbital/linear welders, shears, saws, grinders, drill presses; to fabricate and assemble metal components in accordance with specification.
• Build packaging and pack assemblies in accordance with assembly size.
• Understand and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints to determine material requirements and task sequences.
• Regularly check work to verify dimensions and make necessary adjustments so that product complies with the specifications. The ability to measure accurately is essential.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Reports defective materials or questions conditions to the department supervisor.
• Interface with computer to execute job completion and inventory transaction into databases.
• Complete documentation as required.
• Cross train as needed.
• Any other similar or associated duties necessary to accomplish job objectives, or as assigned by the immediate supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each ESSENTIAL DUTY satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Prerequisite Ability to perform the essential functions of Production Associate I & II
• Education High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience 3-5 yrs. of experience preferred or transferable knowledge from similar industries.
• Language and Communication Skills : The ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
• Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret charts.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.