Production Associate at Nesco Resource, LLC

Performs typical manufacturing operations to support the press production and assembly operations in a lean manufacturing environment using a variety of equipment including but not limited to the set up machines including automated equipment and/or metal stamping presses by performing the following job responsibilities:

* Actively participates in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
* Adheres to all policies and procedures
* Maintains a neat and organized work area
* Set and change dies, adjust components, operate machines to shear, punch, crimp, notch, bend or straighten stainless steel to precise measurements.
* Start machines, monitor their operations, and record operational data.
* Set, test and/or adjust machines speeds and actions, according to product specifications, standardized work instructions and process cards.
* Clean and perform basic preventative maintenance on assigned equipment daily, weekly and monthly.
* Examine completed pieces for defects such as slugs, smears, scratches, burrs, etc. and sort defective pieces according to types of flaws.
* Install, align and set specified dies, robotic arms, or other fixtures in machines, using gauges, templates, shims, hand tools, etc.
* Load pieces or steel coils into machines for production processing.
* Measure completed parts to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, calipers, etc.
* Read, understand, and follow work orders and production schedules to determine specifications, such as material to be used, process card, work instructions to be used for processing needed parts.
* Enter data into computer either using MRP system using bar code scanners or manual entry or statistical data into other software as instructed.
* Detects and reports defective materials and/or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
* Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety processes.
* Operate industrial power trucks, i.e. forktrucks, etc.
* Complete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules with minimal supervision.
* Bring any discrepancies, production issues, quality concerns, and/or safety issues to the attention of immediate supervisor, or floor manager.
* Team Members assigned to the Coating/Mixing Lab are responsible for proper segregation and accumulation of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste coating and ancillary mixing wastes.
* Attend various training sessions including annual (RCRA) hazardous waste.
* Follows established methods and procedures.
* Other duties as assigned or needed.


Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.