Production Assistant - Bar Lines

Summary

The Production Assistant supports production processes through material movement, equipment assistance, basic setup activities, and general shop support as directed. This position provides broad exposure across plant operations and develops essential skills in safety, quality, and efficiency. The Production Assistant role establishes the foundation for career growth within fabrication, laser operations, press operations, or other specialized positions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Aid with material handling, staging, and loading/unloading of steel and other materials to support assigned production areas.
• Provide support during machine setup and operation across multiple production departments.
• Perform basic tasks such as part inspection, deburring, sorting, labeling, and packaging of materials or finished goods.
• Support production flow by moving parts, scrap, and consumables between workstations and storage areas.
• Assist operators and fabricators in routine duties while learning fundamental machine processes and plant operations.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to promote safety, efficiency, and production flow.
• Complete accurate ERP transactions for material usage, production reporting, and time tracking to support inventory accuracy and cost control.
• Meet or exceed established productivity and quality standards that support departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring efficient and accurate job performance.
• Consistently apply safe work practices in accordance with company policies to promote a zero lost time environment and maintain a safe workplace.

Education, Work Experience, and Proficiencies

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One to two years of prior manufacturing experience is preferred, with an emphasis on material handling, machine support, or general production tasks.
• Candidates should have the ability to follow instructions, learn processes, and work effectively under supervision.
• Basic math skills and familiarity with measurement tools are expected.
• The role requires the physical capability to safely perform tasks such as lifting, moving materials, and operating shop equipment as trained.
• A strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to cross-train across multiple production areas are essential for success.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The employee will be regularly working on the production floor, requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Exposure to noise, dust, heat, and cold is regular, as is exposure to machine and tool hazards requiring care and attention to safety rules and standards.