Production Technician

Company Name: ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.

Job Family:
Manufacturing & Operations

Job Description:

Accountable for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting manufacturing assembly line machinery/equipment at fixed workstation positions including:
Operating machinery/equipment to install a piece/part/component of an in-process product, assembly, or sub-assembly as it moves along the assembly line. Moving, packing, and sorting raw materials or finished goods. Monitoring the quality of output to identify, discard, or re-manufacture faulty products. Maintaining accurate daily assembly production records as input to manufacturing performance analysis. A Production Team Member is an entry-level position.

Work is routine or follows standard procedures. Work is closely supervised.

• SAFETY – To work/perform all assignments safely, including such tasks as lifting properly, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, and following all safety rules at all times.
• QUALITY – To carry out all instructed quality checks, fill out appropriate check sheet information, and inspect each product produced to insure quality.
• ENVIRONMENTAL – Ensure all environmental (ISO 14001) policy initiatives and procedures are adhered to at all times, including but not limited to proper waste disposal and hazardous material handling.
• PRODUCTIVITY – To use all time wisely, work efficiently, and work effectively. Aid other team members in getting the task at hand complete.
• CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT – To look for ways to improve the production process. Share ideas and aid in the implementation of improvement measures.
• 5S – To keep assigned areas clean, neat, and free from clutter. Assist in cleaning activities daily.
• TEAMWORK – Take instruction from Production Line Supervisors, cooperate with other team members, have respect for fellow team members, and function as a team.
• FLEXIBILITY -- Understand the importance of cross-training. There are many different tasks associated with a team member position. Various tasks must be performed daily and team members are expected to be flexible with regard to necessary changes in shifts, production lines, and departments as needed.

• Standing
  - Up to 10-12 hours per day to assemble parts
• Lifting
  - Parts and supplies, up to 30-35 pounds repetitive lifting
• Carrying
  - Parts and supplies, up to 30-35 pounds repetitively
• Maneuvering
  - Use mechanical assist, various levers
• Walking
  - Retrieval to placement of parts, up to 10-12 hours per day
• Reaching
  - Upward and downward reaching to retrieve parts, up to 10-12 hours per day
• Handling
  - Various supplies/parts of different weights, up to 35 pounds repetitively
• Seeing
  - Parts assembly and inspecting, up to 10-12 hours per day
• Finger Dexterity
  - Small parts assembly, up to 10-12 hours per day
• Repetitive Work
  - Assembling parts and stocking supplies, up to 10-12 hours per day
• Overtime
  - Must be able to work daily and weekly overtime requirements, in excess of 40 hours per week.

• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Possess ability to perform duties utilizing current company software applications.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills required.
• This position performs job duties in an ethical and professional manner.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to read and comprehend basic work instruction.
• Ability to do basic math.
• Ability to follow instruction and work procedures.
• Ability to fill out necessary paperwork, including quality check sheets.
• Mechanical aptitude - the ability to do basic machine adjustments to insure quality products.

Minimum of 2 years…