Production Technician I

ATW Companies; Boyertown (Berks County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ATW Companies in Boyertown, PA is seeking an entry-level general laborer to operate basic equipment, perform visual inspections, measure parts, and move materials safely within a manufacturing environment. You will follow work instructions and procedure sheets, participate in maintaining a clean, organized workspace, and contribute to quality by performing timely checks and data entry when required.

Ideal candidates possess a high school diploma or GED, attention to detail, basic computer

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow oral instructions.
• Attention to detail required.
• Basic computer and data entry skills expected.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt on a changing production floor.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and perform general labor tasks.
• Conduct visual inspection and measurements as required.
• Move, load, unload, and transport materials safely within the plant.
• Maintain clean and safe work area at all times.
• Record data in ERP/payroll systems as needed.
• Support quality initiatives and comply with ISO9001/AS9100 requirements.

Skills

Follow oral instructions

Attention to detail

Basic data entry

Communication (written and verbal)

Adaptability to changing priorities

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometer

Calipers

Verniers

Job description

Position Summary

Performs a variety of general labor tasks including, but not limited to, machine/equipment operation, visual inspection, measurement, deburring, brushing, cleaning, lifting and moving materials as well as other activities in a safe, timely and productive manner.

Position Summary

Performs a variety of general labor tasks including, but not limited to, machine/equipment operation, visual inspection, measurement, deburring, brushing, cleaning, lifting and moving materials as well as other activities in a safe, timely and productive manner.

Accountabilities

• Take initiative in creating a safe work environment, paying attention to surroundings and participating in keeping self and coworkers safe.
• Ability to work from Work Instructions and Procedure Sheets Instructions to perform operations at assigned area.
• Operates equipment as directed by supervisor; recognizes variations from proper equipment/machine performance and seeks assistance when other than normal adjustments are required
• Loads, unloads parts and moves materials within the plant by carrying, pushing, rolling or operating material handling equipment.
• Understand and meet or exceed production standards in both quality and quantity, in at least two production areas.
• Perform quality checks as outlined in the procedure; seeks assistance when recognizing quality concerns that are outside the scope of the operator level.
• You are responsible for maintaining a clean and safe workspace at all times.
• Use our visual factory aids and tools to continue workflow, for example: a kanban system
• Performs accurate data entry in ERP and payroll systems; maintains accurate records and logs as required
• Contribute to problem solving to improve product quality, providing feedback/suggestions for improvement on work instructions and/or processes
• Employees must understand the general requirements of ISO9001:2008/2015; employees are expected to understand the Quality Policy and have a working knowledge of the Quality Management System in terms of their job function and interaction with process owners.
• Must understand AS9100 and FDA requirements as they relate to Judson Smith.

May perform other duties as requested

Ideal Experience

Although an entry-level position, previous manufacturing experience where a high degree of quality and a required level of part quantities are met would be ideal.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED
• Ability to follow oral instructions
• Ability to learn and retain the proper use of and interpret a micrometer and, as needed, calipers and verniers.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Acute attention to detail
• Basic computer skills, including accurate data entry
• Effective communication language skills - both written and verbal