Production Associate

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

This position is located in our small, but growing, manufacturing and overhaul/repair facility located in Greenville. We primarily manufacture and overhaul components for the transit industry (subway and commuter rail). We have been in operation for over 50 years and offer fantastic benefits and stable work environment. Benefits include medical/dental/vision as well as many supplemental options at low rates. Company provided life insurance and short term disability are provided at no cost to employees and our 401k plan provides a 6% company contribution. Benefit coverage begins on day 1! We also provide paid time off after 6 months and 12 paid holidays per year.

 

Summary

Responsible for performing general entry level production activities to include component sorting, packaging, transporting, assembly, and operating machinery to complete job orders.

First shift position - 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday-Friday

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Package components for shipment
• Basic assembly of components
• Move material to and from workstation by forklift, hand, cart and crane as required 
• Work with electrical and mechanical equipment 
• Maintain equipment as required  
• Use machinery safely and efficiently
• Inspect and test completed units
• Read and interpret work instructions, schematics, blueprints, and drawings
• Interpret routing instructions.
• Tag or mark identifying information on parts
• Grease or lubricate parts as required
• Adjust and grind down parts if necessary
• Blast parts as required
• Inspect parts for flaws and imperfections
• Measure dimensions
• Weigh and count parts
• Perform basic mathematical calculations
• Follow all housekeeping and safety rules
• Other duties as required

Education/Work Experience Requirements

• 0-1 years experience in manufacturing environment; high school or technical school industrial training preferred
• Ability to obtain forklift license
• Experience with hand and power tools preferred
• Basic math and measuring skills
• Ability to read & interpret drawings & work procedures
• Ability for critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in an enclosed area in an air supplied suit
• Must be willing to work in team environment
• Able to work with little supervision, is self-motivated and a self-starter

Physical and Mental Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:  While performing the duties of this job, for the duration of the work shift, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk and talk or hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an indoor manufacturing environment.  The employee will work in areas exposed to production activities to include but not limited to production machinery, assembly operations, overhead cranes usage, and forklift traffic.  The employee will be required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to workplace hazards.

Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; and interact with other employees, customers and ve