Production Assistant
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Key details
- Location
- Danville, VA, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Entry level
- Function
- Administrative
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 1w ago
Skills
lean manufacturingpreventive maintenance
About the role
Position Description
Title: Production Assistant
Department: Operations
Immediate Supervisor: Manufacturing Supervisor
Status: Hourly Non-Exempt
Position Purpose: Assists in operation production line
Principle Accountabilities
Assists with the safe, controlled start-up and operation of the production line and process equipment including starting the machine, engaging the feed, observing the operation, and managing changeover process.
Assists in maintaining blending system including mix recipes.
Assists in inspecting and measuring completed pieces to verify conformity to customer production standards.
Assists in monitoring and adjusting controls to ensure product complies with production standards.
Assists in maintaining equipment through completion of assigned preventative maintenance tasks and minor repair techniques as required.
Assists in recording quality and production metrics via written communication methods and within time deadlines as necessary.
Performs all work in a safety first mentality and with utilization of IPS lean manufacturing skills.
Related tasks as requested by supervisor
Essential Skills and Experience
High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
Intermediate math skills and English written communication skills necessary.
Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours at a time required
Ability to regularly lift large lightweight items above head required
Ability to lift and maneuver up to 60 lbs. on a consistent basis
Title: Production Assistant
Department: Operations
Immediate Supervisor: Manufacturing Supervisor
Status: Hourly Non-Exempt
Position Purpose: Assists in operation production line
Principle Accountabilities
Assists with the safe, controlled start-up and operation of the production line and process equipment including starting the machine, engaging the feed, observing the operation, and managing changeover process.
Assists in maintaining blending system including mix recipes.
Assists in inspecting and measuring completed pieces to verify conformity to customer production standards.
Assists in monitoring and adjusting controls to ensure product complies with production standards.
Assists in maintaining equipment through completion of assigned preventative maintenance tasks and minor repair techniques as required.
Assists in recording quality and production metrics via written communication methods and within time deadlines as necessary.
Performs all work in a safety first mentality and with utilization of IPS lean manufacturing skills.
Related tasks as requested by supervisor
Essential Skills and Experience
High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
Intermediate math skills and English written communication skills necessary.
Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours at a time required
Ability to regularly lift large lightweight items above head required
Ability to lift and maneuver up to 60 lbs. on a consistent basis