Production Associate

Job Posting TitleProduction Associate

Job Description

Job Description:

• Safely operate various types of production equipment. Carry out related manufacturing tasks which include raw material weigh-out, forklift operation, housekeeping, shipping/receiving and facility maintenance
• Willing to do any manufacturing related job as needed; examples are warehousing, housekeeping, and forklift operation
• Ability to utilize basic computer skills
• Training is provided in the operation of the equipment and forklift if an applicant is otherwise qualified.

Job Requirements:

• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs. for various lengths of time
• Comfortable operating all production equipment and driving a forklift (current OSHA forklift driver certification is a plus).
• Capable of multitasking
• Mechanical aptitude
• Training is provided in the operation of the equipment and forklift if an applicant is otherwise qualified.

Job Duties:

• Operate machines that mix powdered metals/polymers and extrude into sheeted rolls used in the manufacture of radiation protective garments and shielding.
• Set and adjust controls to regulate mixing and extrusion process.
• Specify lengths and weights of rolls.
• Synchronize speed of extrusion.
• Locate defects on extruded products.
• Check for conformance to specifications.
• Operate and maintain machines, inspecting and packing final product.
• Assist with lab work for product research and development.
• General warehouse duties including inventory management and production floor cleaning &maintenance.

Why choose this position?

• Growing company and the industry leader
• Work in the hospital/healthcare industry
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Great medical, dental, vision, short term disability and 401k benefits!
• Every day is different!