Production Worker, Temp – Pre-Assembly

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is hiring for a production associate to operate machinery or assist operators in a manufacturing setting. The role requires reading dimensional metrology instruments and understanding production processes to ensure quality control.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, and familiarity with forklifts, power hoists, hand tools, and measuring instruments. The position involves material handling, inspection, and cleaning tasks in a factory environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and/or industrial experience.
• Mechanical ability.
• Ability to read dimensional metrology instruments.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and quality control.
• Experience with forklifts, power hoists, hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Knowledge of mechanical machines, paint systems, and assembly operations.
• Ability to work in normal manufacturing-environment conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery used in the production process or assist machine operators
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards
• Observe equipment operations, detect malfunctions, and notify operators
• Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items manually or using hoists
• Count finished products to determine whether orders are complete
• Mark or tag identification on parts
• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances
• Supply or hold materials and tools for production workers
• Clean work areas, equipment, doors, and frame components
• Clean and lubricate equipment
• Record the number of products inspected and production dates and times
• Perform other assigned tasks at the direction of supervision

Skills

Mechanical Ability

Quality Control Knowledge

Forklift Operation

Dimensional Metrology Reading

Production Process Understanding

Education

High School Diploma

GED Certificate

Tools

Forklifts

Power Hoists

Hand Jacks

Measuring Instruments

Power Tools

Job description

• Operate machinery used in the production process or assist machine operators


• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards


• Observe equipment operations, detect malfunctions, and notify operators


• Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items manually or using hoists


• Count finished products to determine whether orders are complete


• Mark or tag identification on parts


• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances


• Supply or hold materials and tools for production workers


• Clean work areas, equipment, doors, and frame components


• Clean and lubricate equipment


• Record the number of products inspected and production dates and times


• Perform other assigned tasks at the direction of supervision

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate and/or industrial experience


• Mechanical ability


• Ability to read various dimensional metrology instruments


• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and quality control


• Experience or ability with forklifts, power hoists, hand jacks, pipe jacks, platform ladders, Phillips and straight screwdrivers, material-hoisting slings, measuring tapes, hand tools, measuring instruments, and power tools such as saws


• Knowledge of mechanical machines, paint systems, and assembly operations


• Ability to work in normal manufacturing-environment conditions

Core Competencies

Demonstrates mechanical ability and knowledge of production processes, quality control, and equipment operation. Proficient in using various tools and machinery to ensure efficient production and adherence to quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Mechanical Ability


• Quality Control Knowledge


• Forklift Operation


• Dimensional Metrology Reading


• Production Process Understanding

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Equipment Operation


• Product Inspection


• Material Handling


• Cleaning and Lubricating Equipment


• Counting and Recording Products

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma


• GED Certificate

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing Environment


• Production Processes


• Quality Standards


• Mechanical Machines


• Assembly Operations

Tools & Technologies

• Forklifts


• Power Hoists


• Hand Jacks


• Measuring Instruments


• Power Tools