DESCRIPTION
As a Production Associate, you are responsible for producing parts according to established schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements. This role involves operating equipment, handling materials, and maintaining a clean and organized work area. Production Associates are expected to follow all procedures, meet production goals, and support team efficiency on the floor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Follow all OSHA safety guidelines and participate in our 6S and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Operate a variety of equipment including blast booths, paint booths, curing ovens, and material handling systems.
- Inspect and prepare parts by cleaning, masking, plugging, and staging them according to production specifications.
- Load and unload parts on racks or conveyors, ensuring proper alignment and safe handling.
- Follow job work orders and blueprints to ensure coatings meet customer and industry requirements.
- Support our ISO 9001 and AS9100 Quality Management System by following standard procedures and documenting results.
- Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to coordinate workflow and resolve production issues.
- Keep your work area clean, organized, and ready for the next job as part of our lean manufacturing culture.
- Identify and report any equipment malfunctions or safety concerns promptly.
- Participate in root cause problem solving and offer suggestions to improve production flow and product quality.
- Contribute to a positive, team-first environment that emphasizes accountability and shared success.
- Remain flexible and open to working in different roles, including prepping/masking, blasting, loading/unloading, and painting.
- Track and record production output and complete required documentation accurately.
- Maintain a customer-focused mindset, understanding that high-quality work and on-time delivery directly impact our reputation.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be professional, proactive, and positive. Having a passion for exceptional customer service and support is a must. Being sensitive to the unpredictable demands and uncertainties associated with working in a specialty surface coating & finishing business is a requisite to delivering superior results and exceeding the expectations of our internal and external customers.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Experience working well with others in team settings.
- Good problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
- Organized and detail-oriented.
- Reliable and able to meet deadlines.
- Professional, respectful, and solutions-focused.
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.
- Safety-focused with a track record of following procedures.
- Experience in ISO 9001 or AS9100 environments preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to stand and walk for 8–10 hours per shift, often on concrete floors.
- Regularly lift, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching.
- Work in an often hot, loud and fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Exposure to powder coating materials, cleaning chemicals, and other industrial substances (PPE provided).
- Required to wear appropriate PPE, including gloves, respirators, safety glasses, and protective clothing, as needed.