Production Associate

Job Title: Production AssociateShift: Monday through Thursday 4:20pm-2:50am

Position SummaryWe are seeking a dependable and motivated Production Associate to join our metal stamping manufacturing team. This role is responsible for producing and inspecting metal components through stamping, fabrication, assembly, welding, and finishing processes. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, quality-driven, and committed to teamwork and continuous improvement.

Essential Key Functions & AccountabilitiesProduce (stamp, fabricate, assemble, spot weld, finish, etc.) and inspect products using various machines and equipment you are qualified to operate.

Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to meet or exceed production and quality standards.

Ensure all work meets company quality requirements and customer specifications.

Maintain a safe and organized work environment.

Perform additional duties as assigned or requested.

Job-Specific CompetenciesFollow standard work procedures and keep commitments with a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity.

Understand and adhere to the company’s Quality Management System.

Demonstrate strong safety awareness with a goal of zero reportable accidents.

Maintain effective housekeeping practices, including 5S (goal of 85+ total points on audits).

Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including the application of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies when appropriate.

Communicate effectively, resolve conflicts constructively, and foster a positive team environment.

Demonstrate:

Adaptability and flexibility

Teamwork and cooperation

Customer and quality focus

Initiative and results orientation

Sound judgment and decision-making

Problem-solving (corrective and preventative actions)

Process orientation and continuous improvement mindset

Strong time management

Effective written and verbal communication

Understanding of business processes within scope of responsibility

Core ValuesWe are committed to a culture built on:

RESPECT – Valuing differences, being open to opinions, respecting others’ time, and assuming positive intent.

INTEGRITY – Aligning actions with intent and earning trust through accountability.

HUMILITY – Recognizing opportunities for improvement and giving credit where it is due.

TEAMWORK – Collaborating effectively and being accountable to one another.

INNOVATION – Seeking creative, transformative solutions and embracing new ideas.

DRIVE – Maintaining discipline, taking initiative, and striving for continuous improvement and measurable results.

Experience & Education RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent required

Basic math and reading skills

Ability to follow standardized work processes with a focus on continuous improvement

Previous manufacturing experience preferred but not required

Work EnvironmentThis position operates in a manufacturing environment and may require standing for extended periods, lifting materials, and working around industrial machinery.

If you are a safety-conscious, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a team-based manufacturing environment and is motivated to continuously improve, we encourage you to apply.