Job Description: Production Operator
Location: Van Wert, OH
Shift: All Shifts Available
Pay: $21.11 per hour
Job Summary Are you dependable, detail-oriented, and looking for a manufacturing opportunity with competitive pay? We're seeking a Production Operator to join our team in Van Wert, OH. In this role, you'll operate production equipment, assemble and process components, inspect finished products, and help ensure production goals and quality standards are met. This is a hands-on manufacturing position for someone who can follow procedures, maintain accurate records, work safely around production equipment, and take pride in producing quality products.
What You’ll Be Doing:- As a Production Operator, your core responsibilities will include:
- Operating Production Equipment: Run various machines, including presses, trimmers, greasers, air-check equipment, lasers, and coating equipment. Make simple adjustments and assist with routine cleaning as needed.
- Manufacturing & Assembly: Prepare materials and components, assemble parts according to established procedures, and operate molding presses as assigned.
- Material Preparation: Prepare metal, rubber, and Teflon materials for production, including applying adhesives, preparing rubber components, and loading materials into production equipment.
- Quality Inspection: Visually inspect and sort parts, use measuring tools, review quality drawings, and verify products meet required specifications.
- Production Documentation: Record production results, statistical process control (SPC) readings, defects, and other required information on production records and computer systems.
- Defect Reporting: Identify and separate defective parts, report discrepancies, and communicate production or quality concerns to the appropriate personnel.
- Packaging & Shipping: Prepare packaging materials and labels, package finished parts for shipment, and complete required bin tickets and production documentation.
- Equipment & Work Area Maintenance: Clean equipment and maintain an orderly work area while following established safety and production procedures.
- Team Communication: Communicate production information between shifts, review production logs, and help keep operations running smoothly.
- In addition, you will also be expected to perform other production duties as assigned and adapt to the needs of the manufacturing operation.
What We’re Looking For: To be successful in this role, you should have the following:
Qualifications:- High school diploma or GED required
- Manufacturing or production experience is helpful
- Ability to follow written procedures, production instructions, and quality requirements
- Ability to document information accurately and legibly
- Basic computer skills for entering production and quality information
- Ability to identify defects and report production discrepancies
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Commitment to workplace safety and product quality
- Ability to work in a physically demanding manufacturing environment
Skills:
*Machine Operation: Ability to learn and operate production equipment according to established procedures.*Attention to Detail: Able to inspect parts carefully and identify defects or deviations from specifications.*Measurement & Quality Control: Comfortable using basic and precision measuring devices to verify product quality.*Recordkeeping: Able to accurately record production counts, inspection results, and process information.*Teamwork & Communication: Able to communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors to support production goals.*Organization: Able to maintain clean equipment, organized materials, and an orderly work area. What We’re Looking For in a Candidate The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-conscious, detail-oriented, and willing to learn. We're looking for someone who can follow established procedures, maintain consistent production quality, and take responsibility for their work. Candidates should be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment where production equipment, quality inspections, material handling, and accurate documentation are important parts of the daily routine. Work Environment This is a hands-on industrial manufacturing environment that involves operating presses and other production equipment, handling components, inspecting parts, and preparing products for shipment. Physical and environmental requirements include: Standing and walking on concrete floors for extended periods Frequently lifting approximately 40 pounds from floor level to potentially above shoulder height Frequent bending and twisting at the waist Working on a platform approximately 2½ feet high Working around presses and equipment that may reach temperatures up to 410°ree; FWorking in areas where temperatures may reach 110°ree; F, with typical temperatures around 80–85°ree; FFollowing safety procedures when working around hot equipment and materials Candidates must be able to meet the position's physical and visual requirements, with corrected far and near vision of 20/40.Workbox Staffing Benefits Weekly PayComprehensive Benefits including Health, Life, and Dental 401(k) Retirement Plan Referral Bonuses Career Advancement Opportunities Veteran-Friendly and Equal Opportunity Employer Ready to take the next step in your manufacturing career? Apply today and let's DO GOOD together! #FW18
