The Production Assistant supports plant operations by assisting with material handling, machine setup, and general production tasks. This entry-level role provides exposure to multiple areas of fabrication and production while establishing a foundation for future advancement.
Requirements
- Assist with material handling, staging, and loading/unloading of steel and other materials to support assigned production areas.
- Provide support during machine setup and operation across multiple production departments.
- Perform basic tasks such as part inspection, deburring, sorting, labeling, and packaging of materials or finished goods.
- Support production flow by moving parts, scrap, and consumables between workstations and storage areas.
- Assist operators and fabricators in routine duties while learning fundamental machine processes and plant operations.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area to promote safety, efficiency, and production flow.
- Complete accurate ERP transactions for material usage, production reporting, and time tracking to support inventory accuracy and cost control.
- Meet or exceed established productivity and quality standards that support departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring efficient and accurate job performance.
- Consistently apply safe work practices in accordance with company policies to promote a zero lost time environment and maintain a safe workplace.