Production Associate 1 at Creation Technologies in Newark, NY

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POSITION: Production Associate 1

FUNCTION: Manufacturing

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Production Associate 1 is an entry-level operator who performs basic hand assembly, basic testing, and cable work under supervision. This role focuses on safe task execution, adherence to work instructions, and supporting daily production output within a supervised cell.

REPORTING STRUCTURE: SUPERVISOR OR MANAGER

DIRECT REPORTS (if applicable): None

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but not limited to:

• Perform basic product assembly, basic testing, or cable work. such as mechanical assembly, part prepping, and masking per documented procedures to support daily production output.

• Follow work instructions and standard work closely to ensure quality and accuracy.

• Apply safety procedures and quality requirements to maintain a safe work environment.

• Complete assigned repetitive tasks to meet daily production expectations.

• Escalate production or quality issues to leads or supervisors to support timely resolution. • Communicate basic production status or issues to the team lead or supervisor.

• Complete required documentation for single-level builds to ensure inventory and traceability accuracy.

• Handle materials and components correctly to minimize scrap, rework, and inventory loss

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Required Experience Education: High School diploma or equivalent Experience: 0-1 year of manufacturing or assembly experience Skills Required

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, safety procedures, and quality requirements.

• Ability to use basic hand tools and follow standard work instructions.

• Attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL AND/OR MENTAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel office equipment, objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and identification, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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

WORKING CONDITIONS

The working environment is generally clean; however, this position may be exposed to occasional dust, metals/solder occasional exposure to high noise levels from operating machines or physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts. The employee must wear designated PPE and/or electrostatic dissipative protection where required. Otherwise, attire consistent with the site specific guidelines is appropriate.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Creation Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require any accommodations to complete the application process or need the job posting in an alternative format, please email Accessibility@creationtech.com. You will be connected with our Talent Acquisition team.

If you are contacted regarding the position, please inform our Talent Acquisition team of any accommodations you may need during the recruiting process. All information related to accommodation requests will be handled confidentially.

Canada: Title for the position will be in accordance with applicable national and local laws.