Production Associate, Mount Prospect, IL

Sets up and operates a production machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. Uses computer-controlled equipment to select, position and secure automatic or semi-automatic machines. Controls and adjusts machine settings to complete simple tasks accurately, according to specifications, and in a timely fashion. Entry level with potentially no relevant past experience. Typically reports to Team Lead. Works under the close direction of Production Associate II in the functional area.

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Measuring Material and Pattern Cutting
• Sheet Metal work including shearing, punching, bending, grinding, chop saw, soldering, band saw, etc.
• Plastic Membrane work including cutting, forming, and welding
• Assisting with shipping and receiving as necessary
• Safety Awareness of machinery and workplace
• Physical Checks of Production & Quality Control

• Light industry production/fabrication work and related equipment
• Raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods

• Mechanically inclined with ability to read a tape measure
• Can operate hand tools such as a grinder, drill, skill saw, and other common small tools
• Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
• Performing routine maintenance
• Controlling operations of equipment or systems
• Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Open communicator and encourages others to communicate openly
• Speaks and writes clearly and articulately without being overly verbose or talkative
• Flexibility/adaptability. Adjusts quickly to changing priorities and conditions while coping effectively
• Good listener, must be able to understand and relate to plant managers, administrative staff, owner, as well as entire team
• Possesses a strong willingness to work hard and sometimes long hours to get the job done
• Maintain and build on culture of teamwork by reaching out to coworkers, establishing and encouraging collaborative working relationships
• Be enthusiastic and exhibit passion and excitement over work
• Possess a can do attitude in every situation
• Hold high standards for team. Expects and demands personal and team performance to be the best

• Be actively engaged while on the production floor and performing various tasks
• Deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels
• Handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Perform all duties in a safe manner
• Actively participates in weekly 10 minutes safety meetings
• Does not receive written warning for safety violation
• Displays a positive can do attitude demonstrating enthusiasm for the job
• Always looks busy and “productive”. Purpose driven.
• Actively engaged in his or her work demonstrated by occasional ideas to improve productivity
• Reliable and dependable and clean
• Does not have more than 1 tardy in a 3 month period
• Maintains a good attendance record
• Willingness to stay and work overtime when asked
• Always cleans work station after work is performed at the direction of the Team Lead or Plant Manager

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Hold a valid driver’s license
• Certified forklift operator preferred
• Shop labor experience preferred

Much of the work consists of conveying information verbally and in writing and working on a computer while sitting or standing for extended periods of time. While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to sit, stand, and walk; use finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands; talk and hear; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.

The employee must have the ability to lift, carry, and/or move up to 50…