Production Associate 2nd Shift MP

About the Role

Start in the manufacturing industry by joining Warner Electric! We are looking for new team members on all shifts. We offer one-on-one training in a team assembly environment. This position will be joining the Warner Electric team in Columbia City, IN. Warner Electric is part of Altra (AIMC).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Willingness to work in production areas on various operations within assembly; such as cell manufacturing, basic CNC operation, washing, painting, robotics, and other duties as assigned
• 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
• Performs standard work and uses process control methods, inputs appropriate settings, adjusts and calibrates equipment as needed to complete the manufacturing process
• Perform quality checks on products and parts. Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly, using measuring instruments, such as micrometers and height gauges
• Willingness to learn standard processes within manufacturing, changeovers and inspection and maintains applicable records
• Communicates with other associates and departments as needed to deliver product to meet customer expectations
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on tools and equipment

Qualifications and Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills which fosters teamwork and collaboration and develops high quality working relationships in order to influence, gain support, and achieve results
• Verbal and written communication skills, such as effectively present information and respond to questions
• Highly productive with a strong sense of urgency and orientation to details, accuracy, and excellent outcomes
• Continuous Improvement: ability to develop creative solutions to problems and continuously improve people, systems and processes
• Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to adapt to internal processes and change, delays or unexpected events
• Strong work ethic, including the ability to be self-directed and self-motivated. Demonstrated professionalism, passion, and initiative with projects and tasks

Experience Requirements

• Preferred experience with manufacturing assembly or similar processes
• Preferred experience with measuring instruments such as micrometers and height gauges
• Willingness to follow work instructions

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 25 pounds frequently to constantly
• Must be able to constantly stand or sit for long periods of time as necessary in the work area

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