Production Operator

UGN, Inc.; Monroe (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

UGN Monroe in Ohio is hiring a Production Operator to assemble, mold, trim, glue, inspect, and package products across several shifts. Starting pay is $17.50/hour with a $0.40 shift diff, plus a $0.50 increase after 45 days. Overtime is available.

Amenities include medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and holidays. Join a team of about 400 Team Members at the Monroe plant, a leader in acoustic insulation, carpet, and underfloor technologies for major automakers.

Qualifications

• Ability to read elementary operating instructions and production boards.
• Basic arithmetic and manual writing for production reports.
• Ability to interpret written or spoken instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain process documents and perform pre-start checklists and audits.
• Manufacture, trim, inspect, and pack product to specifications.
• Rotate assignments across cells and secure materials.
• Observe machines to ensure quality and sign off work for traceability.
• Perform 5S duties and keep cell clean and organized.
• Attend team meetings and communicate effectively with coworkers.

Skills

Team player

Hard worker

Reading instructions

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Education

No HS diploma required

Job description

Join UGN: A Thriving Team, A Rewarding Career

At UGN, what truly sets us apart as a great place to work is our culture, which we call The UGN Way. The UGN Way is grounded in our commitment to our values of Respect, Trust, and Communication.

We are an agile organization of empowered Team Members working together to create outstanding results. We are proud of the success we achieve by collaborating exceptionally well, caring for one another, and holding ourselves and each other accountable to high standards.

Why Join UGN?

• Be part of arecognized industry leaderwith a proven track record of success.
• Thrive in a workplace that prioritizesTeam Member satisfactionand professional growth.
• Contribute to a culture grounded in values thatfoster collaboration and innovation.
• Make an impact, both professionally and in the community.

At UGN, you’re not just joining a company – you’re joining a team that’s committed to excellence, empowerment, and making every Team Member feel valued.Explore the UGN Way today, and let’s create the future together.

Step into the future of manufacturing excellence at UGN Monroe in Ohio! Officially opened in September 2015 as a 232,500 square foot facility, this cutting-edge operation is a powerhouse of innovation and quality. With approximately 400 dedicated Team Members, the Monroe plant specializes in delivering top-tier acoustic insulation, carpet, and underfloor technologies to companies such as Honda, Toyota, and Subaru.

In 2018, UGN invested $50 million in the facility’s growth, adding 150,000 square feet (65%) to plant capacity. This investment further solidifies UGN Monroe’s reputation as a trusted Tier One partner in the automotive industry.

UGN Monroe: where innovation, service, and success drive us forward.

Ready to take the next step? and discover your place in the UGN team.

TheProduction Operatorperforms a variety of assembling, molding, trimming, gluing, inspecting, and packaging of products based on assigned area. Starting Hourly Rate of $17.50 plus up to $0.40 shift differential. An additional $.50 increase after 45 days of employment.
We have openings on 1st Shift (6:30am - 3:00pm), 2nd Shift (2:30pm to 11:00pm) and 3rd Shift (10:30pm to 7:00am)
Overtime Available!

• Competitive Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, 401k, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays!

What you will do for UGN:

• Maintain all process documentation in a timely and accurate manner, and perform all pre-start checklists, glue weights, tallies, and other job-related audits and system checks.
• Read and follow standardized work and job instructions to manufacture, trim, inspect, and pack product in a safe and efficient manner to quantity and quality specifications of the assigned work cell.
• Rotate job assignments within a job cell as well as in other cells as required to secure material, perform the pertinent operations (assemble, mold, spray, trim, glue, weld, inspect, pack etc.).
• Observe operation of machinery in assigned cell duties to provide quality parts in conformance to customer specifications.
• Sign off on work performed for traceability.
• Perform 5S duties as required and maintain housekeeping standards of cell assigned.
• Communicate effectively with other team members in the cell as well as attend all team meetings, problem solving sessions, training, shift meetings, etc.
• Report immediately any job related injuries to cell coordinator.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

What you will bring to UGN:

• Looking for hard workers with a desire to work in a team setting.
• No High School Diploma or GED required - Opportunities available to earn your GED for free.
• Previous manufacturing experience not required. We offer a5-day training program to get you ready for the position.
• Ability to read elementary operating instructions, production boards, material labels, safety and hazard warnings, manuals, etc. and writing ability to complete process forms and related production reporting paperwork.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
• Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Basic computer skills

We strive to ensure each team member feels valued, respected, and included, and is presented with equal opportunities to be successful here at UGN. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. UGN participates in E-Verify. For more information, go to www.dhs.gov/E-Verify . E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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