Production Associate

Key Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing shop experience
• Experience with painting and curing preferred
• Mechanically inclined
• Ability to learn and interpret blueprints and sketches
• Ability to learn and interpret inspection checklists and required quality documentation
• Basic math skills with the ability to progress to more complex calculations
• Basic understanding of measurement units, including liquids
• Fluent and effective in English written and verbal communication; bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Core Responsibilities

• Mask parts per plan instructions
• Perform detailed cleaning for assembly and painting
• Follow controlled curing processes per plan instructions
• Debur and polish components per planning instructions
• Rework parts per engineering dispositions
• Set up conventional lathes for OD/ID polishing operations
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure instructions, complex blueprints, and work order documents
• Follow PPE rules and policies, and HAZMAT rules, policies, and procedures
• Know and execute PAS Management system procedures
• Participate in the cause and corrective action process
• Recommend process improvements and provide feedback on training

Soft Skills

• Team-oriented and able to work well in a collaborative environment
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Able to work under pressure to meet schedules in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to work long hours and weekends as needed
• Able to learn new processes, techniques, and measurement tools quickly
• Self-motivated with a strong safety mindset and a positive, “can-do” attitude