Production Associate

As a member of our team, you thrive in a truly diverse and inclusive workplace based on care and empowerment. You are here to make a difference. Constantly building bridges to the future with sustainable solutions that have an impact on our planet’s most urgent problems. Making the world a better place.

The Production Associate position will assemble parts to a final product according to SOPs and instruction for delivery to customer​. Assist Welders or Machine Operators as directed by supervisor, such as, rough grinding, chipping, handle material, operate machines and keep shop clean as directed.

About the position:

We have 2 openings on day shift for a Production Associate. This position works in the production of heat exchanger fabrication (ASME pressure vessels) from carbon steel, stainless steel & nickel alloys, to include the following:

• Conducts himself/herself in a considerate, professional, cooperative and helpful manner toward fellow employees, customers, vendors and visitors.

• Follows all safety policies and company-wide safety requirements; encourages action assuring safe behavior; confronts unsafe behavior and conditions proactively and positively.

• Complies with all company policies and procedures.

• Positions parts and subassemblies by reading blueprints and instructions.

• Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit.

• Operates power tools,

• Performs tube installation and rolling operations.

• Keeps equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions with Lead or Supervisor approval.

• Provides needed material(s) to various workstations and/or locations.

• Loads and unloads trucks, units and parts.

• Reads blueprints or instructions for job specifications.

• Operates cut saw to cut raw material to specifications.

• Operates drill press and punch press to fabricate parts and subassemblies.

• Keeps equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; and troubleshooting malfunctions.

• Use precision measuring devices to check quality of work.

• Safely rigs structure and material for movement by overhead crane.

What you know:

You have a High School or GED equivalent preferred. Candidates interested in company-sponsored GED program will be considered.  You will have a respectful approach to working with others and prior experience with: 

• Basic math skills required including the ability to read a tape measure.

• Prior manufacturing experience required.

• Drill press machine or related experience required.

• Forklift operation certification preferred.

• Overhead crane experience required.

• Scissor Lift certification preferred.

Physical & Environmental Factors:

• Physical Requirements (lifting, climbing, standing, equipment and/or motor vehicle use).

• Lifting raw materials, assemblies, and equipment using lifts, or manually up to 50 lbs.

• Stands or walks 70% of workday.

• Required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.

Environmental Factors (hazardous materials, work location, work surfaces, exposure):

What’s in it for you?

We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success. Our benefits-eligible associates enjoy healthcare, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, generous 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off benefits, and more.