Production Assistant (PA)

Starting Wage Range: $18.00 - $20.00 / hour to start; Overtime Available

Available Shifts

• Monday-Friday | 6:00am - 2:30pm

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Assistant will assist with production, assembly, quality control, inventory management, maintenance, shipping department, and other tasks as needed under the supervision of the Production Manager.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. May be required to operate machines that might include: optical laser, routers, grainer, and saw.
2. Assist with the assembly and manufacturing of equipment according to blueprints, schematics, and instructions.
3. Perform quality control checks on finished products to ensure they meet company standards.
4. Help maintain a clean and organized work area by sweeping, organizing tools, and disposing of waste materials.
5. Assist in the packaging and labeling of products for shipment to customers.
6. Aid in inventory management by counting, sorting, and organizing parts and materials.
7. Competently use measuring instruments and diagnostic devices and contribute to JST's quality program by following quality procedures.
8. Understand and follow company procedures and act in a safe manner in a manufacturing environment.
9. Maintain stewardship of equipment and contribute to the maintenance and cleanliness of the shop and equipment.
10. Perform miscellaneous tasks as required to support manufacturing, engineering, quality, and quoting departments.
11. Contribute to team effort by achieving results. Work cooperatively with team members, communicate design constraints, and work within the team to achieve solutions.
12. Able to work in various positions such as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, laying, reaching with hands and arms, grasp, handle and operate hand and tools, as well as welding equipment.
13. Responsible for other duties and task as assigned and, in some circumstances, may be completely unrelated to this position.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Able to read assembly blueprints.
• Maintains a clean work area both inside and outside equipment.
• Able to perform basic math skills using a calculator.
• Able to utilize precision equipment such as calipers.
• Technical degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Able to produce accurate and good quality parts on schedule.
• Able to use power hand tools safely and efficiently.
• Cleans and maintains equipment in good working order.
• Follow company procedures and maintain a safe work area.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & EXPECTATIONS

• Employees are expected to support the Company's business culture and values by demonstrating teamwork, customer focus, integrity, and innovation, and communication as well as by contributing at optimum levels toward the success of the company.
  
• Able to safely lift and carry, push or pull objects up to 50lbs.
  
• Able to walk, stand and work on feet for the duration of shift.
  
• Able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms, grasp, handle and operate hand/power tools or controls.

QUALITY IS OUR FORMULA (CORE VALUES)

At JST, quality isn't just a standard-it's how we work. We're redefining what it means to show up, collaborate, and drive results by embedding quality into everything we do. That's why we say: Quality is our Formula. This formula isn't just a slogan-it's a mindset. It's captured in a simple but powerful equation: Q = TCI²

• T = TEAMWORK means BEING ONE and always working together to meet company goals.
• C = CUSTOMER FOCUSED means BEING ALIGNED and always aligning with and focusing on your customers (both external and internal facing).
• I = INTEGRITY means BEING ACCOUNTABLE and always accepting and requiring accountability.
• I = INNOVATION means BEING IN PURSUIT of improvements by always innovating relentlessly.

This cultural is about more than words; it's about aligning who we are with how we work. We have a culture where every action, every idea, and every solution reflects our commitment to quality and excellence.

At JST, quality is not just a goal, it's an expectation, a belief, and a way of being. When you join our team, you're not just contributing to our success; you're becoming part of a culture built on collaboration, customer dedication, ethical innovation, and shared purpose.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401(k) + 3% Matching
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Available Overtime
• Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive Pay BOE