PRODUCTION OPERATOR 1ST SHIFT

Summary

A Production Worker reports to an area supervisor, who reports to the Manufacturing ClearSpan Manager. The role is responsible for producing, fabricating, and/or assembling products and for setting up and maintaining an environment within which products may be produced.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up all tools, appliances, benches, sewing machines, tube benders, band saws, drill presses, jigs, fixtures, and materials needed to assemble and/or fabricate the assigned product.
• Operate power and hand tools and other manufacturing machinery such as drills, Marvel band saws, cold saws, presses, and tube bender machinery.
• Load and unload workstations with tooling and product.
• Review work orders for instructions and special requirements.
• Measure, cut, and move materials into position for fabrication or assembly according to design drawings and work order instructions.
• Fabricate and/or assemble product.
• Inspect all work for overall quality and identify any errors; notify external inspectors when required and wait for inspection.
• Correct errors or rework as necessary.
• Prepare finished product for the next assembly step or for transfer to another location as indicated by instructions.
• Support and practice safe operation of equipment in adherence to ESAPCO safety procedures and regulations.
• Document work completed.
• Accept ownership for new and different requests, explore opportunities to add value, and accomplish organizational goals.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation.
• Perform daily maintenance of equipment.
• Adhere to all safety and OSHA regulations.
• Operate a sit‑down forklift as needed (trained).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of corporate production methods and safety procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and instructions.
• Proficiency with power and hand tools, using them safely and effectively.
• Accurate use of a tape measure.
• Ability to handle production raw materials.
• Skilled in following directions and problem solving.
• Strong communication skills; ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Forklift certification is a plus.
• Language skills: ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, blueprints, and drawings.
• Mathematical skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasional sitting is required. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and perform various carrying, pushing/pulling, kneeling, crawling, and squatting motions.

Work Environment

The work environment includes fluctuating indoor temperatures ranging from cooler to warmer conditions. The environment may be dry, dusty, humid, cold, or hot, both indoors and outdoors.