Production Associate 1st Shift Stearns

About the role

Work Model: This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office. Sets up and operates cell manufacturing and test equipment in order to produce final product. Inspects parts as needed for product quality. Performs standard work and uses process control methods to complete the manufacturing process. Performs routine preventative maintenance on tools and equipment. Reads and interprets all process documents, follows detailed procedures and maintains applicable records. Assists in training of new associates on standard processes within manufacturing, changeovers and inspection. Communicates cell production issues to Production Team Leader and/or other team members. Interfaces with purchasing, engineering, and customer service as needed to deliver product to meet customer expectations. Willingness to work in numerous capacities, ranging from molding, machine operating, assembly, potting, washing, painting, inspecting, and other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports to determine material requirements and/or assembly instructions.
• Selects, aligns, and secures tooling, accessories, and materials on machines, such as hydraulic presses, burnish/test machines, assembly fixtures, air or electric power tools and magnetizers.
• Enters appropriate settings and adjusts and calibrates equipment as needed for the assigned production order.
• Records production and operational data on specified forms or within specified data-tracking systems.
• Performs quality checks on products and parts. Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly, using measuring instruments, such as micrometers and height gauges.
• Rotates through all the tasks required in a particular production process.
• Works at a variety of workstations and areas with other associates as required to meet customer needs.
• Explains assembly procedures or techniques to other associates.
• Maintains an orderly, safe, and clean workplace.
• Participates in cell meetings and events.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
• Previous industrial assembly background is preferred, but not required; however a verifiable and solid work history is required.
• Knowledge of gauging processes is a plus.
• Key performance metrics: Safety, Product quality, Productivity, On-time delivery.

Skills

• Problem‑solver, detail‑oriented, works well independently and as a member of a team.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Cooperative team player, reliable and dependable.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as general business periodicals, safety rules, quality instruction and process documentation, operating and maintenance instructions, technical and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports, productivity charts, and production correspondences.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong and/or apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance