Production Assistant

This position is a great way to gain experience in manufacturing and has amazing career growth opportunities. You will learn critical skills used in all facets of manufacturing. You will work closely with all departments including engineering, procurement, project management, and production. Regardless of your education or past experience, this position will give the right candidate all of the training necessary to work as an industry professional. Whether you recently graduated from high school or college, or you're looking for a new career, this is a great position if you are eager to learn and love a challenge.  

Company Background:
Washington Equipment Manufacturing Company, Inc. (WEMCO, Inc.) is a contract manufacturer that specializes in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of productivity-enhancing solutions, such as overhead cranes for material handling, automated aerospace tooling and parts, agricultural equipment, and custom machinery used in multiple industries around the world. 

Job Purpose:
The purpose of the Production Assistant is to ensure that parts and materials are organized for each stage of production.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collect and organize incoming materials for ease of access during assembly
• Obtain quotes and write purchase orders for steel, components, and other materials 
  
• Perform material inspections to verify products received are consistent with the order and drawing requirements
  
• Quarantine non-conforming and/or incorrect products for replacement or return
• Label products with identifying information to expedite the kitting process
• Report defective materials, quantity issues, and/or purchase order problems to the Production Manager or Project Manager
  
• Maintain an organized and tidy work area 
  
• Inspect work orders and drawing packages to ensure complete information
• Place corresponding work orders and drawings with each group of parts
• Ensure that products are distributed promptly
  
• Assist the Project Manager with obtaining and filing pertinent documents
  
• Report issues that may affect schedule/due dates

Job Requirements:

• Must have basic computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Must have good attention to detail and the ability to follow directions
• Must work well with others and independently 
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English 
  
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings (You can learn to read shop drawings by watching YouTube videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8fAF0xMxBs and we will train the right candidate)
  
• Must have, or have the ability to obtain a US Passport
  

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position involves work in our shop where work will be performed both indoors and outdoors. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 30 pounds and will occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use fine finger manipulation, use hands to handle and grasp, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb and balance, bend, stoop, twist, and/or crouch. Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines. 

Benefits:

• 401k Retirement Plan
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental insurance options through Colonial Life
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Referral Program