Production Helper 1 - Parts Id/Gen Help/Mat Clerk

Arrowhead Products Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrowhead Products Corporation in the United States is seeking a Production Helper to support manufacturing processes. The role includes reading blueprints, assisting with material handling, tooling, and quality checks to ensure smooth production flow.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be comfortable with Word/Excel. The position emphasizes safety, accuracy with numbers, and teamwork to improve productivity and throughput.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret blueprints, work orders, and production planning documents.
• Proficient with standard manufacturing measuring instruments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Familiar with Word and Excel.
• Able to perform routine work following planning instructions.

Responsibilities

• Collect Plans (dispatch) from supervisor.
• Identify products per blueprints and planning specifications.
• Assist with holding materials, supplying tools, and parts as planned.
• Clear outbound areas to facilitate production flow.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and log issues from Stores.
• Acquire tooling per planning and deliver to department as planned.
• Maintain tool crib area and tool cleanliness.
• Record traceability information on shop travelers.
• Help develop techniques to increase productivity, quality, and throughput.
• Perform duties in a safe, clean, and orderly manner.

Skills

Blueprints

Measuring tools

Quality mindset

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Job Summary:

This position will provide assistance with production-related processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Will collect Plans (dispatch) from supervisor.

- Will accurately perform identification operations on all product lines, assemblies, and sub-assemblies by following blueprint and production planning specifications.

- Will assist other production team members with duties such as needed, such as holding material or parts in jigs and/or fixtures, supplying workers with tools, parts and materials per planning, and returning items to proper storage areas.

- Responsible for clearing outbound areas to facilitate the flow of production through the facility.

- Will maintain proper housekeeping standards in various areas.

- Will receive, verify, count, and log all issues from Stores.

- Will acquire tooling needed per planning and order from tool storage, deliver tooling, and parts to department specified on planning.

- Maintain tool cleanliness and orderly tool crib area.

- Must be accurate with the use of numbers.

- Record all traceability information of material used and log on shop travelers.

- Responsible for assisting the department in the development of techniques to increase productivity, quality, and throughput of products and to share job knowledge in the department.

- Will maintain work area and equipment in a clean, orderly, FOD-free fashion and adhere to all Safety standards.

- This job description is not all inclusive of all duties. Other job duties consistent with the Production Helper position may be assigned.

Education and Experience:

- High School Diploma or equivalent; previous manufacturing experience may be substituted for education requirement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Ability to interpret blueprints, work orders, and production planning documents.

- Ability to use standard manufacturing measuring instruments as necessary to perform job functions.

- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

- Ability to perform quality work in a safe and efficient manner.

- Familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel.

- Ability to perform routine work and understand basic planning instructions.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

- N/A

Physical Demands and Work Environment

To successfully perform the essential functions of this role, an individual must:

- Work Environment Exposures:

Work around equipment and machinery in a manufacturing environment.

- Walk on uneven ground.

- Be exposed to excessive noise, dust, gases, fumes, and chemicals commonly associated with manufacturing processes (e.g., paint, solvents, coatings, and fiberglass).

- Be exposed to extremes in temperature, humidity, or wetness, particularly on the manufacturing floor.

Protective Equipment:

Use special visual or auditory protective equipment as required.

- Use safety glasses and wear safety shoes as required.

Physical Requirements:

- Lift, push, and pull up to 35 lbs.

- Sit, stand, and walk frequently.

- Bend, stoop, squat, reach occasionally

- Frequent use and motion of hands and arms, including gripping and grasping

- Operate computers and equipment frequently.

Special Requirements:

- N/A

Limitations and Disclaimer:

This job description outlines essential responsibilities but does not represent an exhaustive list. The company may modify duties as needed. The company provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA and applicable state laws.