Production, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Production Associate ​/ Production Line

Job Details:

Job Location:

Miamisburg, OH 45342, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: High School, Job Shift: Any,

The Production Associate will have responsibility running the equipment or performing the processes associated with manufacturing of product.

• Safely operate manufacturing equipment including CNC machines, impact extrusion presses, robotic systems, assembly equipment, trimming equipment, and other production machinery as assigned.
• Follow standardized work instructions, production schedules, and quality requirements to meet daily production goals.
• Load and unload raw materials, components, and finished goods into production equipment.
• Monitor machine performance and process conditions to identify abnormalities and elevate concerns appropriately.
• Perform basic machine adjustments, tool changes, and preventative maintenance tasks as trained.
• Accurately record production quantities, downtime, scrap, and non-conforming material.
• Maintain flexibility to support multiple manufacturing operations and departments as business needs require.
• Read and understand work instructions, quality specifications, control plans, and production documentation.
• Perform repetitive tasks requiring standing, lifting, bending, reaching, twisting, and manual dexterity throughout the shift.

• Inspect parts using measuring devices, gauges, fixtures, and visual inspection methods.
• Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with customer, engineering, and internal specifications.
• Identify, segregate, and properly document non-conforming material in accordance with company procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process concerns and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain accurate production and quality records.

• Follow all company safety procedures, policies, and work instructions.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, steel-toed footwear, and additional PPE as required.
• Safely work around moving machinery, automated equipment, robotic systems, forklifts, compressed air systems, and industrial manufacturing processes.
• Safely handle and work around oils, lubricants, coolants, cleaning solutions, coatings, and other approved manufacturing chemicals.
• Immediately report safety hazards, equipment malfunctions, spills, or near‑miss incidents.

• Support Team Leads, Supervisors, Maintenance, Quality, and fellow Production Associates as needed.
• Participate in shift meetings, training activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Cross‑train in multiple manufacturing processes and departments.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Keep tools, materials, fixtures, and workstations organized and properly stored.
• Ensure floors remain free of scrap, oil, coolant, debris, and safety hazards.
• Participate in 5S and workplace organization initiatives.
• Report equipment leaks, unsafe conditions, or maintenance concerns immediately.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Varies

• Ability to read and transfer, in writing, information from one form to another.
• Ability to write and total numbers

• Standing approximately 8 hours per day.
• Standing in one place/position for entire shift.
• Some lifting of up to 30 pounds.

• Factory, office
• Increased noise levels in factory.
• Ambient temperature between
  -10◦F and 100◦F