Production Assistant - Bar Lines
Ohio Gratings, Inc.Canton, Ohio, United States
Posted November 18, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Ohio Gratings, Inc. is a privately‑owned U.S. manufacturer that designs and produces steel, aluminum, and stainless‑steel bar grating for platforms, catwalks, bridges, mezzanines, and pedestrian walkways. With a team of over 400 employees across facilities in Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, and Utah, the company offers end‑to‑end solutions—including engineering, detailing, custom fabrication, and specialty finishes—to clients worldwide in architecture, transportation, industrial, and public‑access projects. Its singular focus on bar grating has earned it a reputation as the only full‑line, privately owned grating manufacturer in the United States, enabling deep expertise and trusted relationships in the steel and aluminum bar‑grating industry. Ohio Gratings supports a broad portfolio of applications—from stadiums and airports to water‑wastewater and oil‑gas facilities—while delivering project‑management services that ensure timely, compliant, and cost‑effective solutions. The company’s culture of precision, innovation, and customer‑centric service attracts professionals who thrive in a fast‑paced, engineering‑driven environment.
Job Description
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.
