Production Associate III - USAM 1st Shift

CAREL; Manheim (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CAREL in the USAM area is seeking a Production Associate III to fabricate and assemble custom components using presses, shears, saws, grinders and drills, and to employ orbital/linear welders where required. You will read engineering drawings and blueprints, measure accurately, and ensure work meets quality specifications.

The role requires setting up and operating fabrication equipment, packaging assemblies, maintaining safety, and documenting activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 3–5 yrs of experience preferred or transferable knowledge from similar industries.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Strong math skills for measuring, tolerances, and calculations.
• Commitment to safety protocols and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble structure and components per specifications and quality standards.
• Fit up and tack weld to meet quality specs and blueprints.
• Set up, operate, and maintain orbital/linear welders, shears, saws, grinders, and drills.
• Build packaging and pack assemblies per size requirements.
• Interpret engineering drawings to determine material needs and sequences.
• Regularly check dimensions and adjust to meet specifications; measure accurately.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety regulations.
• Report defects or questions to supervision; document activities as required.
• Interface with computer to log job completion and inventory transactions.
• Cross train as needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Measuring accurately

Quality workmanship

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Orbital welders

Linear welders

Drill presses

Job description

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.

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.
• Certifications Required None

Monday - Friday 6:30 am – 2:45 pm