Production Assistant; PA Job Meridian area,Idaho USA,Manufacturing / Production

Position: Production Assistant (PA)

Starting Wage Range

$18.00 - $20.00 / hour to start;
Overtime Available

Available Shifts

Monday-Friday | 6:00am - 2:30pm

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Assistant will assist with production, assembly, quality control, inventory management, maintenance, shipping department, and other tasks as needed under the supervision of the Production Manager.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

May be required to operate machines that might include: optical laser, routers, grainer, and saw.

Assist with the assembly and manufacturing of equipment according to blueprints, schematics, and instructions.

Perform quality control checks on finished products to ensure they meet company standards.

Help maintain a clean and organized work area by sweeping, organizing tools, and disposing of waste materials.

Assist in the packaging and labeling of products for shipment to customers.

Aid in inventory management by counting, sorting, and organizing parts and materials.

Competently use measuring instruments and diagnostic devices and contribute to JST's quality program by following quality procedures.

Understand and follow company procedures and act in a safe manner in a manufacturing environment.

Maintain stewardship of equipment and contribute to the maintenance and cleanliness of the shop and equipment.

Perform miscellaneous tasks as required to support manufacturing, engineering, quality, and quoting departments.

Contribute to team effort by achieving results. Work cooperatively with team members, communicate design constraints, and work within the team to achieve solutions.

Able to work in various positions such as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, laying, reaching with hands and arms, grasp, handle and operate hand and tools, as well as welding equipment.

Responsible for other duties and task as assigned and, in some circumstances, may be completely unrelated to this position.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Able to read assembly blueprints.
Maintains a clean work area both inside and outside equipment.
Able to perform basic math skills using a calculator.
Able to utilize precision equipment such as calipers.
Technical degree preferred or equivalent experience.
Able to produce accurate and good quality parts on schedule.
Able to use power hand tools safely and efficiently.
Cleans and maintains equipment in good working order.
Follow company procedures and maintain a safe work area.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & EXPECTATIONS

Employees are expected to support the Company's business culture and values by demonstrating teamwork, customer focus, integrity, and innovation, and communication as well as by contributing at optimum levels toward the success of the company.
Able to safely lift and carry, push or pull objects up to 50lbs.
Able to walk, stand and work on feet for the duration of shift.
Able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms, grasp, handle and operate hand/power tools or controls.

CORE VALUES:
INTEGRITY

We consistently operate at the highest ethical and moral standards.

SIMPLICITY

Our 80/20 Front-to-Back Process helps us think and act simply – it creates an intense focus on our most profitable products and customers.

TRUST

We trust our people to operate with their best efforts and in the best interests of the company.

RESPECT

We treat everyone as we expect to be treated and value the diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences of all colleagues.

SHARED RISK

We celebrate our successes together and take responsibility for our mistakes and challenges as a team.

COMPANY BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Important Notes:

JST is an AA/EEO employer.

Visa Sponsorship:
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Background Check Policy: JST's employees are subject to background checks based on business necessity. It is the employee's responsibility to disclose prior arrests and convictions. If it's found out that an employee might not be compliant with applicable policies, JST reserves the right to conduct a background check and refusal to comply with the background check is subject to termination.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing Policy:
All offers of employment are contingent upon submitting to a drug test and satisfying JST's substance and alcohol testing requirements. If the applicant fails to comply with this policy, the testing requirements of the Company's related requests, or if the test result is positive and is subsequently confirmed, the offer of employment shall be withdrawn.

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