Production Associate

Position: PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE
SUMMARY

Perform multiple processes to produce weather-strip for the Automotive Industry by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs one or more of the following operations continually or on a rotating basis

• Operate multiple presses simultaneously and sequentially.
• Insert correct profile into the mold adding inserts and/or clips as required by the specific product work instruction.
• Process finished parts on rack system by using visual inspection,
• Use "Smart Processing Stand" trimming flash, insert clips, glue slits, notches or tears,
• Apply EPT's, using buttoner insert buttons, apply butyl tape, pads.
• Inspect quality as identified by the specific product work instruction.
• Load appropriate number of processed parts on rack system.
• Complete production paperwork.
• Pack inspected processed parts using visual inspection
• Pack according to the specific product work instruction.
• Operate multiple fasteners inserting machines and continuous drilling machines.
• Load materials as identified in the specific product work instruction.
• Operate a notching machine.
• Follow "work instructions" and perform the operation as identified.
• Responsible for conformity to product requirements and has the authority to stop production to correct quality problems

Regular attendance and adherence to the "NISCO Attendance Policy" including the ability and availability to work a minimum of eight (8) hours per day, forty (40) hours a week, or such other hours per day or hours per week (over-time) as determined necessary or desired to meet business needs. Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and NISCO policies and rules.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None required

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or G.E.D. or comparable from country of origin.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand for up to 8 hours; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The associate frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 10-35 pounds. Specific vision abilities may require color vision depending on job assignment.

For quality reasons, this position requires a sighted individual.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.