General Labor

About the Role

This role involves performing a variety of tasks that support production operations, including painting, parts washing, parts picking, and preventative maintenance. The ideal candidate will maintain cleanliness in production areas and equipment, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute miscellaneous tasks that directly or indirectly relate to production operations, contributing to overall efficiency.
• Perform painting, parts washing, and parts picking, along with other operations necessary for product production.
• Operate entry-level machine tools, including deburring, drill presses, and lapping equipment.
• Maintain or exceed the established production rate, ensuring timely and quality output.
• Provide training and support to less experienced operators as needed.
• Identify and report defective materials or questionable conditions according to established protocols.
• Keep the work area and equipment clean and organized, adhering to prescribed safety regulations.
• Carry out light preventative maintenance and housekeeping duties in assigned work areas.
• Complete assigned tasks as per manufacturing schedules with minimal supervision.
• Uphold an acceptable attendance record and overall work performance, while acquiring and maintaining required tools for the role.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned by supervision or management to support production operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant experience in a production environment preferred.
• Basic understanding of machine tool operations and production processes.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining safety and cleanliness.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks as required.

Working Environment and Physical Demands

• Work performed in a shop environment.
• May work at different workstations as production needs require.
• Exposure to shop environment such as noise, dust, odors, and fumes.
• Standing entire shift.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Bending and stooping throughout shift.
• Ability to work at heights using a standard 6-8 foot step ladder as needed.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment, such as hoist, positioners, pallet jacks, fork trucks, etc.

Training Requirements

• General safety training.
• Safety training as required by customers.
• ISO 9001 and applicable processes and procedures.
• Forklift certification.
• Overhead crane certification.
• Lockout/tagout training.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Safety glasses.
• Steel-toe or composite-toe shoes.
• Hard hats.
• May require other PPE, such as gloves, goggles, shields, aprons, etc., while performing specific tasks.