Prepares parts for manufacturing by determining job priorities, selecting appropriate racking procedures, attaching and removing parts from racks or hoists, and completing required paperwork. The role requires following PPE, safety, and hazardous-waste procedures, maintaining a clean work area, and assisting operators as needed. This physically active, first-shift position requires lifting up to 50–75 pounds, a high school education, and no prior experience; on-the-job training is provided.
Job Overview
Reports to: Department Supervisor
Location: Garden Grove, CA
Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 1st Shift
Job Summary:
Responsible for preparing parts for the production process and assisting the operator as needed
Job Description:
- Determine priority of jobs to begin preparing for processing
- Select appropriate racking procedure according to size, shape and number of objects to be processed
- Wire or clip objects to rack or hoist for processing
- Remove parts from rack or bar after processing
- Completes paperwork as required by company and processing guidelines
- Ensure proper PPE is worn and safety guidelines are followed
- Maintain a clean working area at all times by disposing of any unnecessary trash or wires
- Ensure all hazardous waste material is disposed of correctly
- Other duties as assigned
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
- Accountability -Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
- Accuracy -Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
- Communication, Oral -Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
- Ethical -Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
- Goal Oriented -Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
- Honesty / Integrity -Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
- Initiative -Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
- Judgment -The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
- Responsible -Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
- Reliability -The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
- Working Under Pressure -Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
- Time Management -Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
Physical Demands: Must be able to consistently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50-75 lbs. This is a physically active job. That requires vision, average sight, touch, and MUST be able to wear PPE.
Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (required)
Experience: None
Benefits:
- Compensation Range $16.90 to $ 19.60 per hour
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Basic Life, Supplemental Life Insurance, 401k with a Employer Match
- Generous Paid Time Off program
- 8 Holidays and 1 Floater Holiday
- On-the-job training, no experience required
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The majority of work is performed in a manufacturing setting.
This position requires access to knowledge and technical data regulated by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Valence Surface Technologies is required to verify that applicants meet ITAR requirements prior to employment for this role.
Qualifications Behaviors Required Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Education Required High School or better. Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Valence Surface Technologies Garden Grove, California, USA Office
7061 Patterson Drive, Garden Grove, United States, 92841
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