Production Utility Operator — Fast-Paced & Safe Manufacturing

Associated Materials Innovations; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Materials Innovations is seeking a Utility Operator to produce and package products per orders, while maintaining safety and quality in a fast-paced plant. You will operate equipment, meet deadlines, and assist with process validation as needed.

The role requires reading production documents, following SOPs, and working overtime or different shifts. Prior manufacturing experience, including lean concepts, is a plus, and physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Manufacturing experience preferred; plastics or extrusion manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement is a plus.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions.
• Ability to read work instructions, production paperwork, and product specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality products.
• Ability to safely operate a hand saw as part of normal production duties.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with frequent production demands.
• Ability to work in hot, humid, and wet manufacturing conditions, including water tables and production equipment.
• Ability to stand and walk for the entire shift.
• Ability to frequently bend, twist, reach, stoop, kneel, and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and different shifts as required.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce, package, and label all products to meet or exceed quality specs per production order.
• Operate various manufacturing and measurement equipment safely and report problems.
• Meet or exceed all due dates for shop orders.
• Be responsible for all products manufactured.
• Read and complete documents accurately (production paperwork, QCICs).
• May assist engineering or manufacturing technicians with validation of processes, product, and tooling.
• Follow gowning processes and maintain a clean workstation.
• Follow SOPs and shop orders and related documents (MPs, GMPs, drawings).
• Work independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Manufacturing experience

Lean/Continuous improvement

Basic math

Reading production docs

Attention to detail

Hand saw operation

Team communication

Adaptability

Overtime availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Associated Materials Innovations is seeking a Utility Operator to produce and package products per orders, while maintaining safety and quality in a fast-paced plant. You will operate equipment, meet deadlines, and assist with process validation as needed.

The role requires reading production documents, following SOPs, and working overtime or different shifts. Prior manufacturing experience, including lean concepts, is a plus, and physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required.