TMA Production Associate

About the Role

The TMA Production Associate is responsible for assembling truck-mounted attenuators according to company specifications. As part of a team, this position references build orders, sources parts, and assembles components to complete the build of a TMA. The associate also reviews work for quality and prepares TMAs for shipment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install various components of truck-mounted attenuators according to design specifications, including steel structures, energy-absorbing materials, and hydraulic systems.
• Inspect and test completed attenuators to ensure they meet safety and performance standards.
• Identify parts by number and collect parts from various locations in the warehouse using a forklift, pallet jack, or by hand.
• Operate hand and power tools and other machinery required for building and testing truck-mounted attenuators.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, and other instructions to ensure products are built accurately and to required specifications.
• Identify and report any quality or safety issues to the appropriate supervisor or department, including engineering.
• Collaborate with other members of the production team to ensure deadlines are met and products are delivered on time.
• Consistently abide by established safety rules, procedures, and regulations, including wearing required safety equipment such as safety shoes and glasses.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Work effectively with co-workers and supervisors, sharing knowledge, resources, and experience to achieve production goals while promoting respect, communication, and teamwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Attention to detail: The ability to accurately inspect and assemble parts to engineering specifications.
• Time management skills: The ability to work efficiently and prioritize tasks to ensure products are built and prepared for shipment on time.
• Communication skills: Good verbal and written communication skills to work effectively with other team members.
• Organizational skills: The ability to track stages of the assembly process, part numbers, inventory counts, and physical locations of parts and staging areas.
• Basic math skills: Basic arithmetic skills for accurately counting parts and identifying part numbers.
• Attention to safety: The ability to follow safety procedures and guidelines when using equipment.
• Follow directions: The ability to follow established procedures while performing tasks, using tools, and handling materials.
• Dependability: Reliability and consistency in attendance, punctuality, and completion of assigned tasks with little supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• A high school diploma/GED, or equivalent work experience.
• At least one year of experience in a warehouse environment.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Physical dexterity: Must be able to bend, twist, and reach while handling objects and using power and hand tools. Requires standing, walking, using hands to handle and feel, and hearing.
• Lifting: Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 80 lbs occasionally with assistance.
• Vision: Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required.
• Endurance: Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Exposure to elements: Works in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures, inclement weather, dirt, and dust.
• Noise level: Exposed to moderate noise levels due to constant use of forklifts and hand-held power tools.

The company provides necessary equipment and training to perform the physical demands of the job.