Direct Labor - Production Associate-BA

OVERVIEW

Performs repetitive bench or line assembly operations to mass-produce products. To work efficiently and safely, while maintaining target range on the following KPI’s: discrepancies, accidents, ballistic repairs, ballistic re-cuts, garment repairs, garment re-cuts, ballistic yield, desired ship dates, and inventory cycle counts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Places parts in specified relationship to each other
• Clips or otherwise fastens parts together
• Works at different work stations as production needs require
• Assemble products for stock as needed
• Assist in Quality Control in production
• Works on line where tasks vary as different model of same article moves along line
• Verify sales order to assembled parts and/or finished product
• Adhere product logos and serial numbers on products properly
• Observe all safety regulations and procedures of the facility
• Helps in keeping production area clean and organized
• Participate in kaizen activities to achieve productivity and quality improvements
• Other tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Zero (0) to six (6) months related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED). No college degree is required for this position but would be helpful in the advancement opportunity.
• General knowledge in the use of hand tools and shop operations
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Must work well with others and have the ability to be a team member
• Ability to accept direction from a peer.