Production Associate - 1st or 2nd Shift

<strong>Summary:</strong> Responsible for performing various production processes and assisting different departments to ensure the final product meets quality and production specifications and requirements.<br><br><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities: </strong><br><ul><li>Uses various tools, machines and equipment, which may include polishing wheels, grinders, hydraulic mold presses, drill presses, CNC lathes, mills, etc.</li><li>Performs deflashing operations; removes excess silicone material and cleans molded products.</li><li>Assembles components to meet production specifications; performs in-process verification of form/fit/function of assembled components; performs laser marking as specified by job requirements.</li><li>Polishes metal components with sanding belt and polishing wheels.</li><li>Operates the pad printing machine to properly apply silicone ink per customer specifications.</li><li>Glass-bead/grit blasts components and heat treats parts as needed.</li><li>Performs final cleaning of finished products.</li><li>Assists with preparing and packaging products for shipment.</li><li>Performs basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment.</li><li>Uses precision measuring instruments to determine component conformance to specifications.</li><li>Performs other production assignments as necessary.</li><li>Maintains a professional working relationship and effectively communicates with all employees, managers, vendors, customers and regulatory agencies.</li><li>Understands and complies with company policies and procedures, regulatory requirements and safety regulations.</li><li>Regular attendance at work is required.</li></ul><br><strong>Qualifications: </strong><br><ul><li>Requires a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related production experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.</li></ul>