Production Associate

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.