Production Associate

Location: Westlake, OH

Responsibilities

• Operate metalworking machinery including but not limited to: Mechanical Shears, Surface Grinder / Cleaner Line, Punch Presses, Press Brakes, Slip Rollers, Sand Blasters, and Phosphate Line.
• Operate material handling equipment including sit‑down forklifts, stand‑up forklifts, and jib cranes.
• Perform process line quality control checks including titrations, pressure readings, and temperature readings.
• Perform physical quality control checks on finished production including length, width, surface cleanliness (water break and smut), and surface roughness.
• Make adjustments to process when quality control checks are out of specification.
• Detect and report unusual or defective materials to the supervisor.
• Accurately count sheet metal parts for packaging.
• Assemble boxes for packaging and print labels.
• Package finished product securely, including sealing, labeling, and palletizing.
• Follow Lean Manufacturing 5S practices.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, including sweeping, emptying garbage, wiping down machines, and cleaning process tanks.

Required Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating material handling equipment including sit‑down forklifts, stand‑up forklifts, and jib cranes.
• Experience using basic measuring devices such as calipers, rulers, and micrometers.
• Ability to interpret basic specifications such as width and length from both blueprints and written work instructions.
• Working knowledge of basic computer software.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to lift 50 lb.
• Ability to stand for 90 % of the work day if needed.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as necessary.
• Ability to work in loud conditions that require hearing protection.

Desired Skills

• Experience operating metalworking machinery including but not limited to: Mechanical Shears, Surface Grinder / Cleaner Line, Punch Presses, Press Brakes, Slip Rollers, Sand Blasters, and Phosphate Line.
• Experience using surface roughness measuring devices.
• Experience titrating chemical baths.

About the Company

Q‑Lab Corporation is a global leader in providing material durability testing products. Since 1956, we have designed and manufactured laboratory test products such as weathering testers, light stability testers, and corrosion testers. We also perform contract test services for weathering and corrosion testing, including both laboratory and natural exposure tests. Our global presence includes testing facilities in the US and sales and distribution facilities in England, Germany, and China. Our world‑class corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility are located in Westlake, Ohio.

Benefits

• Beautiful corporate headquarters conveniently located off I‑90 in Westlake, Ohio.
• Northeast Ohio Top Workplace environment – 12 years running.
• Proven track record of success.
• Excellent compensation package including year‑end bonus and company‑funded retirement plan.
• Comprehensive benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Disability, and Life insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Fun, friendly working atmosphere.