Production Associate II

About the role

The Production Associate II produces components by assembling fabricated parts and subassemblies, and may test and calibrate parts to meet tolerances and product specifications. The role focuses on daily labor, running equipment, and following written instructions while working under moderate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic production and assembly processes, ranging from repetitive to non‑repetitive operations, by following assembly work instructions.
• Operate various production machines and use hand tools to assemble products.
• Receive cross‑training from supervisors and other technicians as needed.
• Follow company procedures, methods, and sequences of operations in daily tasks.
• Ensure all product, material, parts, and documentation meet company specifications and quality standards.
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards and count finished products to confirm order completeness.
• Identify units that fail tests or tolerance levels and perform repairs as necessary.
• Contribute to continuous‑improvement efforts and projects.
• Communicate constantly with supervisor and group lead regarding production‑line issues.
• Visually inspect parts to quality standards as described in the quality system.
• Pack finished product according to work instructions, including instructional sheets and necessary hardware.
• Cross‑train and rotate on a frequent basis.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and equipment, following safety regulations.
• Document actions by completing production and quality forms.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• 1–3 years of general work experience, preferably in an assembly/production environment.
• Ability to stand for at least 8 hours per day.
• Ability to lift up to 25 + pounds (team‑lift up to 50 + pounds) and work safely when lifting.
• Honest, positive attitude, respectful, dependable, with a proven record of reliability (2+ years at previous jobs).

Skills

• Basic math skills and ability to read a tape measure.
• Proficiency with hand tools and power tools (e.g., drill, staple gun).
• Ability to read and understand work orders, requirements, and written directions.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on tasks.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to sort products by order numbers and items per order.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance & short‑term disability (employer paid) up to $100 k
• Legal and pet insurance plans
• Employee assistance program
• Product discount

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $16.00 per hour.