Production Associate - Press Operator

WillowWood; Mount Sterling (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

WillowWood Global LLC is seeking a dedicated Production Associate – Gel Press Operator to join their manufacturing team. The role involves operating equipment, ensuring product quality, and supporting production goals in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates are safety-conscious, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently, while also fostering collaboration within the team.

Qualifications

• Basic computer and math skills, including percentages, ratios, and fractions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude; experience with hand tools in an industrial setting preferred.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow technical instructions.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean work environment.
• Dispense materials and operate manufacturing equipment.
• Monitor machinery and troubleshoot basic issues.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to follow technical instructions

Team-oriented

Ability to work independently

Familiarity with production data entry

Job description

Join Our Team at WillowWood Global LLC

We are currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Production Associate – Gel Press Operator to join our manufacturing team. This hands-on role is essential in supporting our production goals and upholding our high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. If you're passionate about manufacturing excellence and want to be part of a collaborative team, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow all company safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work environment
• Adhere strictly to work instructions to ensure consistent product quality
• Dispense materials from mixers into liner socks and mold them into liners
• Operate buffing, cutting, and TPE manufacturing equipment
• Monitor machinery to ensure it is operating according to SOPs and production standards
• Meet individual and team production targets and efficiency goals
• Conduct basic troubleshooting and adjustments to minimize product defects
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment
• Ensure sufficient raw material availability at forming stations
• Stretch liners as specified and transfer completed products for QA inspection
• Support production in both standard and custom liner manufacturing
• Perform cross-functional duties as needed, under supervisor direction

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Basic computer and math skills, including percentages, ratios, and fractions
• Strong mechanical aptitude; experience with hand tools in an industrial setting preferred
• Ability to read, understand, and follow technical instructions
• Highly motivated, team-oriented, and capable of working independently
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Familiarity with production data entry and HMI systems
• Demonstrated leadership potential and accountability

About WillowWood Global LLC

Founded in 1907 by bilateral amputee William E. Arbogast, WillowWood began on a family farm and has grown into an internationally recognized company. We design and manufacture prosthetic and orthotic products that prioritize comfort and function-empowering individuals with limb loss to live active, fulfilling lives.

How to Apply:

If you're a safety-conscious, quality-driven individual ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your application and resume here.

WillowWood Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.