Production Associate

Job Posting TitleProduction AssociateJob Description

• Safely operate various types of production equipment. Carry out related manufacturing tasks which include raw material weigh-out, forklift operation, housekeeping, shipping/receiving and facility maintenance

• Willing to do any manufacturing related job as needed; examples are warehousing, housekeeping, and forklift operation

• Ability to utilize basic computer skills

• Training is provided in the operation of the equipment and forklift if an applicant is otherwise qualified.

Job Requirements:

• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs. for various lengths of time

• Comfortable operating all production equipment and driving a forklift (current OSHA forklift driver certification is a plus).

• Capable of multitasking

• Mechanical aptitude

• Training is provided in the operation of the equipment and forklift if an applicant is otherwise qualified.

Job Duties:

• Operate machines that mix powdered metals/polymers and extrude into sheeted rolls used in the manufacture of radiation protective garments and shielding.

• Set and adjust controls to regulate mixing and extrusion process.

• Specify lengths and weights of rolls.

• Synchronize speed of extrusion.

• Locate defects on extruded products.

• Check for conformance to specifications.

• Operate and maintain machines, inspecting and packing final product.

• Assist with lab work for product research and development.

• General warehouse duties including inventory management and production floor cleaning &maintenance.

Why choose this position?

• Growing company and the industry leader

• Work in the hospital/healthcare industry

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• Great medical, dental, vision, short term disability and 401k benefits!

• Every day is different!