Production Associate

Broadwind Industrial Solutions is growing and adding a Production Associate to our team in Sanford, NC. This position will work in a variety of roles as needed to support production. We are looking for flexible and motivated individuals who are willing to learn our business and be part of a high-performing production team.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work in assigned area to ensure timely flow of materials at all stages of the manufacturing process this could include but is not limited to:
  
  • Production part kitting to multi-line packing list.
  • Accumulate, prepare, and stage material for work orders according to company processes and ensure accuracy and quality of inventory, part numbers, and counts.
  • Verify all components and inventory corresponding to the Bill of Materials.
  • Accurately assemble and package products according to customer specific requirements.
  • Build and assemble crates.
  
  
• Enter and retrieve work order information, efficiently and accurately, using the company ERP system.
• Accumulate, prepare, and stage material for work orders according to company processes and ensure accuracy and quality of inventory, part numbers, and counts.
• Crate parts for shipment.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with other team members to achieve company quality and delivery requirements.
• Work safely and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Other projects may be assigned as necessary to ensure successful completion of production schedule.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Academic/Experience/Credentials/Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Specialized Skills/Knowledge/Ability:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn and navigate ERP systems and efficiently enter information in the system.
• Good command of the English language both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing tasks and demands with minimal supervision and appropriate prioritization.
• Basic understanding of MS Excel and other office suite programs.
• Ability to work effectively with others and communicate effectively with team members in various departments and management.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team to accomplish set goals.
• Ability to read, write and follow established methods and procedures.
• Ability to perform simple shop math.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Safety glasses, steel-toed shoes).
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis.
• Perform work in a non-climate controlled shop environment.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend documents including technical information and blueprints. Ability to speak effectively before employees and as a representative of the Company.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Strong ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several variables at the same time.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting or standing for periods of time; walking, climbing, crawling, bending, twisting or stooping; may be exposed to noise, dust, fumes, vibrations if stepping into a manufacturing area; could be exposed to heat or humidity, cold or outside elements; PPE required while in manufacturing areas. The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.