Job Description
Job Description
Production Associates (PA) follow work instructions to prepare material for further use in the production process or produce material which is sent directly to the customer. Production Associates are encouraged to learn all aspects of the manufacturing process which may involve computer use, manipulating or cutting wire, operating equipment, using hand tools, soldering, testing product, reading and using work instructions or prints, inspecting product, assembling, building, labeling or packing product.
Production Associates at all levels give constant attention to the quality of work and material, while also attending to safety, housekeeping, and time efficiency.
Key areas of responsibility :
- Ensure the workplace is consistently clean and orderly and is free of hazards.
- Check for quality defects and inform Supervision / management for corrective action.
- Report time, production, materials used, and other data relative to the job accurately and in the manner prescribed.
- Follow safe work practices and all ECM documentation and procedures.
- Read and use complex work instructions, Job Travelers and SOPs.
- Read and use customer or ECM prints.
- Read and use wire diagrams.
Cut wire general skill progression summary (detailed below) :
Set up and operate all cutting machines and peripheral equipmentAssist in the train others on all cutting machines and peripheral equipmentGeneral responsibilities in wire cutting machine operation :
Prepare machine and work area for production.Use documentation to determine specifications, such as materials to be usedRetrieve and load wire onto cutting machine.Fill out required paper / computer records properly.Monitor and inspect product for conformance to specifications and ensure product is free of defects.Install and align cutting blades, or other fixtures in machines, using proper hand tools as specified for job.Operate cutting machines and associated equipment to cut in accordance with the machine set-up specifications as outlined on the Job Traveler and work instructions.Produce product to perform a First Piece inspection to verify the quality of the machine setup.Operate hand lift trucks and other equipment necessary to interchange reels of wire or blades, and scrap containers.All Key Areas of Responsibility and Essential Position Functions of :Production Associate I – Assembly I
Ability to :
Work independently or in team environment.Deal with a high stress environments.Perform other duties as assigned.