Operator 2, Production

POSITION SUMMARY

The Production Operator role encompasses a progressive hands-on career path within the JPW Industries manufacturing environment, supporting the assembly, fabrication, and quality assurance of machinery, components, and sub-systems. Operators at all levels play a vital role in meeting production targets, ensuring product quality and upholding workplace safety.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operator 1 - Production

• Use hand, power and production tools to assemble machine units, sub-assemblies, and parts to meet product tolerances and specifications
• Install moving parts, such as shafts, levers, or bearings
• Use measuring instruments to verify alignments and tolerances of moving parts
• Install wiring and electrical components to specifications
• Remove small quantities of metal using hand files or portable grinders
• Pain and install pre-manufactured parts into sub- or final machine assemblies as required
• Bend and install pipe for hydraulic systems
• Operate forklift to transport raw materials, components, and finished products throughout the production facility.
• Read and understand work orders, work instructions, or process documents to accurately and efficiently produce products to specifications
• Operate equipment and follow chemical treatment procedures to apply black oxide coating to metal parts, adhering to standard operating procedures and quality control standards.
• Maintain production documentation
• Perform routine quality checks to ensure products meet specifications

Operator 2 - Production

Satisfactorily performs all responsibilities of an Operator 1 - Production, including:

• Perform basic to intermediate welding operations as required to assemble, repair, or modify components during the production process, following blueprints, work instructions and safety guidelines.
• Assist in the fabrication and fitting of complex machine subassemblies, ensuring high standards of alignment, tolerance, and functionality
• Assemble, install and align mechanical components such as gearboxes, shafts, levers, and bearings
• Route and install hydraulic tubing and hoses with precision, following schematics and bend specifications
• Perform basic wiring tasks such as routing and terminating wires for motors, sensors, control panels, and electrical components with accuracy and adherence to diagrams and safety standards
• Maintain accurate build records and production documentation, including checklists, quality control forms and rework

Operator 3 - Production

Satisfactorily performs all responsibilities of an Operator 2 - Production, including:

• Monitor production workflow, identifying and escalating issues related to materials, equipment or workforce production
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies, suggesting process improvements, and assisting with implementation.
• Lead complex machine builds and custom assembly projects that require advanced troubleshooting, fabrication, or integration of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrate adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning in response to evolving business needs.
• Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset, consistently seeking ways to enhance quality, efficiency, and processes.
• Supportive of team environment and collectively working together towards goals
• Effectively and efficiently communicate with others

Operator 1 - Production

• High school diploma or equivalency required
• 0-2 years in manufacturing or mechanical assembly
• Ability to use basic hand, power and measuring tools
• Ability to follow work instructions and record basic production data
• Ability to operate a forklift and basic shop equipment

Operator 2 - Production

• Technical or trade school training preferred
• 2-4 years in manufacturing or mechanical assembly
• Proficient in MIG/TIG welding
• Strong aptitude for mechanical assembly
• Interpret and follow complex work orders
• Ability to complete basic electrical wiring

Operator 3 - Production

• Post-secondary technical training or certifications preferred
• 4+ years in manufacturing or mechanical assembly with demonstrated technical proficiency
• Advanced mechanical/electrical/hydraulic integration
• Lead complex builds
• Direct workflow and task prioritization
• Able to troubleshoot prototype or custom assemblies
• Mentor less experienced team members

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Working extended and flexible hours may be requested occasionally.