Production Associate (screen room set up) (3rd shift)

American Trim; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 23,832 - 26,587; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Steady Work

Tuition Assistance

401k with match

Medical, dental, vision at 91 days

Boot reimbursement voucher

Direct deposit

Job summary

American Trim in Sidney, Ohio is seeking reliable production team members for 1st Shift in a dynamic metal stamping facility. Responsibilities include equipment setup, quality control, and ensuring a smooth production process. This role offers a competitive pay range of $17.30 to $19.30 per hour depending on experience and numerous benefits like tuition assistance and healthcare after 91 days.

Join us for a stable job with opportunities for career growth in a family-oriented company that prioritizes safety.

Qualifications

• Must successfully pass written and application skills tests specific for this classification.
• Excitement to learn a new skill is essential.
• Must work with pressure of meeting schedules and changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain equipment for the production process.
• Ensure the quality of painted parts through inspection and adjustments.
• Assist in scheduling jobs efficiently within constraints.

Skills

Attention to detail

Statistical Process Control Charts (SPC)

Problem-solving

Ability to follow and prioritize schedules

Strong work record in safety, quality, and dependability

Ability to work as part of a team

Job description

Are you a reliable employee looking for an exciting career in a growing organization? We are a metal stamping facility looking for production team members for our screen room on 1st Shift.

What’s in it for you?

• Steady Work
• On the job training
• Day one holiday pay
• Day one 401K
• Vacation Time at 91 days
• Benefits at 91 days
• Tuition Assistance
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

What are the hours and pay?

1st Shift: 5:55 AM – 4:00 PM Monday‑Thursday, plus overtime as needed.

Pay

• Base Pay $17.30 – $19.30+ per hour depending on experience

What is the job?

• Set up each job initially, including rearranging and setting up all equipment including screening equipment.
• Set up the screen in the correct position, select the correct ink, put the ink in the screen, assemble the tools needed to apply the ink (squeegee & back coater), and make sure everything is adjusted properly to the correct process listed on the process sheet. Includes each color required for the job.
• Run four to five test parts and visually check pieces to be sure there is an even coating of paint and that there are no bubbles, fish‑eyes or other imperfections.
• When the process is considered ready, check a part according to the first piece approval procedure.
• Keep paint containers filled and check viscosity frequently to ensure the paint maintains the proper consistency. If adjustment is not possible, replace with new paint and replace the paint or thin it down to eliminate the bubbles.
• Review the schedule and work with the scheduling department to ensure that jobs are scheduled in the most efficient manner within the constraints imposed by the customers.
• Assist supervision in controlling product quality and ensuring that the process runs smoothly.
• Troubleshoot as required and shut down the process if not producing good parts.
• Inform Process Control in advance of changeovers so they can adjust oven temperatures.
• Control clean room environmental conditions including pressure, humidity and room temperature.
• Set up and/or verify pre‑bake oven belt speed and peak metal temperature as required.
• Set up and/or verify basecoat and topcoat setup by checking coating viscosity, coating film thickness and coater setup as required.
• Check airlocks for cleanliness, change tacky mats as required and follow all clean room procedures.
• Run Mek rubs, cross hatch, pencil hardness, reverse impact, t‑bend tests, and color checks as specified.
• Verify cleanliness of room by inspecting with black light and report to supervision on room condition after cleaning.
• Do the initial set up of roll coaters by placing enddams, troughs and blades in place.
• Check temperature of coating, adjust coating to proper viscosity, set up coater to listed specification and adjust coater to obtain correct film thickness.
• Start up and shut down ovens using correct procedures to achieve correct parameters.
• Record data from the particle counters.
• Has a secondary responsibility to control color by checking the color of the base coatings, the dial pads and small graphic inks.
• Complete period audit paperwork.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.
• Other job duties as assigned by supervisor.

What do you bring to the job?

• Ability to do Statistical Process Control Charts (SPC) and problem solving.
• Ability to follow and prioritize schedules.
• Attention to detail.
• Must successfully pass written and application skills tests specific for this classification.
• Excitement to learn a new skill.
• Tendency to follow set instructions.
• Proven team player.
• Self‑starter.
• Strong work record in safety, quality, and dependability.

Physical Requirements of the job

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee will encounter to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Repeated lifting, packing of items (3 to 6 lbs.).
• Requires some heavy lifting, up to 50 lbs. of a non‑repetitive nature.
• Work with sharp tools and edges on parts.
• Attention to detail in inspection.
• Must work as part of a work team.
• Requires standing, walking and/or moving about for time periods in excess of one hour.
• Requires some sort of repetitive turning and/or lifting motions.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Work with pressure of meeting schedules, personnel issues, changing priorities.
• Basic computer/PC knowledge/skills preferred.
• Work with all levels of employees.
• Perform position requirements while wearing eye, foot and/or other protective devices as required.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn including but not limited to eyes, ear, foot and/or other protective devices as required.

Why should you choose American Trim?

• Free training to upgrade your skills, including a tuition assistance program.
• Medical, dental, vision at 91 days.
• 401k (with match).
• Direct deposit.
• Fixed weekly schedule.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Direct Care for employees who elect company health benefits.
• Boot reimbursement voucher every year.
• Prescription safety glass reimbursement voucher once every two years.
• Plenty of growth opportunities.

We are a family‑oriented company, and our number one core value is safety 1st.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. American Trim does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H‑18 status).