Production Associate – Level I (Manufacturing)

About the role

The Production Associate – Level I works on the shop floor to operate machines and equipment safely while meeting quality and productivity targets. This entry‑level position provides direct guidance and offers opportunities to develop manufacturing skills in a collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities

• Health, Safety & Environmental: Stop work and report any major hazards or injuries, use appropriate PPE, and promote a safe, interdependent culture.
• Quality: Follow standard work and quality procedures, perform inspections, identify and control non‑conforming material, and raise issues to reduce cost and quality exposure.
• Delivery: Operate manual and automated equipment to produce parts to specification, achieve cycle‑time goals, maintain a clean work area, and perform routine housekeeping and machine cleaning.
• Equipment care: Carry out planned operator care, preventive maintenance tasks, and assist skilled trades in identifying equipment needing repair.
• Teamwork: Communicate effectively with peers and support teams, complete required training, and actively participate in continuous‑improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Collaborative mindset – builds partnerships to meet shared objectives.
• Effective communication – conveys clear information to diverse audiences.
• Customer focus – understands and supports internal customer needs.
• Self‑awareness and learning agility – seeks feedback and learns from successes and failures.
• Strong safety orientation – champions proactive health‑and‑safety behaviours.
• Respect for diversity – values different perspectives and cultures.

Required skills

• Machine operation (manual and automated)
• Equipment maintenance and preventive care
• Quality inspection techniques
• Routine housekeeping and equipment cleaning