Production Associate

Role details

Production and process improvement

• Improve throughput through process optimization, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• Document process changes, setpoints, programs, and parameters in established control systems.
• Optimize the use of tooling, labor, materials, and energy resources.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and operational excellence initiatives.

Equipment, maintenance, and troubleshooting

• Set up, monitor, adjust, and maintain mechanical and hydraulic presses according to established procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance and TPM activities; clean equipment and make minor repairs to reduce downtime.
• Troubleshoot automation, throughput, and product quality issues.
• Identify non-standard operating conditions and communicate them to Production Supervisors.

Production support and compliance

• Review process sheets, technical documentation, and assembly information to execute job requirements.
• Train and provide leadership to Production Associates to meet production and quality requirements.
• Support compliance with Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety Management Systems.

Required qualifications

• Post-secondary Mechanical Engineering Technology diploma, Manufacturing Engineering Technician diploma, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment and experience operating and setting up manufacturing equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills; able to read and interpret blueprints and technical documentation.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with manufacturing systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; high integrity, accountability, and results orientation.

Preferred experience

• Bonus experience includes coining presses, Lean Manufacturing, and setting multi-level die sets.
• Familiarity with CNC controls and sequence controls, and demonstrated success leading continuous improvement initiatives, are bonuses.

Employer information

• The employer describes recognition programs, community engagement, experienced leadership, and access to innovation facilities.
• The employer states it offers competitive pay and benefits and provides accommodations during recruitment for candidates with disabilities.