Job Description: Utility
Reports To: Assembly Department Manager
Job Summary The Utility position provides flexible, hands-on support throughout production to improve workflow, increase efficiency, and help keep operations moving. This role assists in areas experiencing workload backlogs, fills gaps in staffing, prepares parts and components for upcoming production needs, and supports various manufacturing processes as needed.
Essential Functions
- Provide support across production departments based on workload, staffing needs, and operational priorities.
- Assist in expediting production in areas experiencing bottlenecks or backlogs to help maintain workflow and meet production deadlines.
- Prepare parts and components for production, including making plugs, assisting with SeaReady panels, and other product-specific prep work.
- Assist with assembly, fabrication, and other manufacturing tasks according to blueprints, work instructions, and technical drawings.
- Safely operate hand and power tools, basic machinery, and production equipment as trained.
- Move supplies, materials, work-in-progress, and finished products between production, shipping, and warehouse areas as needed.
- Help maintain organized workstations and production areas, including keeping materials and supplies readily available.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflow, reduce delays, and increase efficiency; communicate feedback and suggestions to production leadership.
- Perform other production-related duties as assigned based on business needs.
- Follow established safety guidelines and practices, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Qualifications
- Positive, professional attitude and willingness to work in a flexible, team-oriented environment.
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn new processes and tasks.
- Ability to shift between different responsibilities and work areas based on changing production priorities.
- Attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
- Ability to follow instructions, work independently when appropriate, and communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
- Physical ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, lift, climb, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods. Occasional lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs.