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Production Associate

Founded in 1936, Niterra North America, Inc. (formerly NGK Spark plugs, Inc.), is the world leader in technology, innovation, and world-class quality in designing spark plugs and oxygen sensors. Today, we transform our business portfolio, expanding our core ceramic technologies and challenging ourselves to develop solutions that use technology to solve social issues while contributing to a sustainable society.

Job Purpose: To produce high‑quality products in a timely and safe manner, ensuring adherence to company standards and procedures.

• Assemble and inspect products through machine operation, following written and oral procedures.
• Perform machinery startup and shutdown, and set up tools, making necessary adjustments with jigs, fixtures, and attachments.
• Maintain proper machine control settings to ensure optimal performance.
• Collect statistical data and maintain accurate documentation for production processes.
• Conduct regular inspections of products to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Identify, report, troubleshoot, and resolve any issues related to product quality or machinery operation.
• Meet productivity goals consistently, demonstrating a proactive approach to work.
• Willingness to work overtime, often with short notice, and adapt to shift work.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs. independently and 75 lbs. with assistance.
• Capable of standing or sitting for long periods and performing repetitive motions.
• Understand and comply with Quality Management System (QMS) policies and procedures.
• Understand and comply with Environmental Management System (EMS) policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Perform housekeeping duties, including 5S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Promptly report any abnormalities in product quality or machinery to the Team Leader.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Leader or Management.

• Someone willing and able to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Previous manufacturing experience is preferred.
• A High School Diploma, GED, or vocational/technical certification is preferred but not required.
• Experience operating electrical and mechanical manufacturing machinery is preferred.
• Inventory control experience is a plus.

Working Conditions: This position may require standing for long periods, lifting, and working in a manufacturing environment.

• Comprehensive
  
  Health Benefits:
  
  Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Financial Security:
  Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a generous company match up to 6%.
• Time Off:
  Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Work‑Life Balance:
  Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• And much more!

Shift: 6:00 am – 2:00 pm.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Temporary

Job function:
Other

Located in Charleston, WV.