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Bradford White · 2 weeks ago

General Production Associate

Middleville, MI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$18.25/hr - $21.32/hr

Bradford White Corporation is an American-owned manufacturer of water heating products. They are seeking a General Production Associate to assist in the Greater Assembly process, which includes tasks such as installing components and testing water tanks while adhering to safety regulations.

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Responsibilities

Learn the functional areas within Bradford White’s Greater Assembly process – from installing components, testing water tanks, securing products, welding tanks, loading conveyors, and always being aware of PPE guidelines

Understand/adhere to safety regulations and PPE guidelines

Perform at a high level in a fast-paced/high-volume environment that features multiple stimuli

Understand work instructions and required training

Be cross-trained in multiple jobs within the given training period

Lift heavy (bending, reaching, maneuvering, tilting, rotating products) 8-12 hours in a shift using majority muscle groups (chest, back, shoulders, arms, legs, hip flexors, abdomen)

Retain information with the expectation to be able to train after adequate time on the job

Understand detail-oriented awareness of product specifications, quality, and potential defects

Qualification

Safety regulations adherenceHeavy liftingBasic math proficiencyMechanical processes recallHand tools proficiencyDetail-oriented awarenessReceptiveness to feedbackTeam-oriented mindset

Required

Ability to regularly understand/adhere to safety regulations and PPE guidelines

Ability to perform at a high level in a fast-paced/high-volume environment that features multiple stimuli

Ability to understand work instructions and required training

Ability to be cross-trained in multiple jobs within the given training period

Ability to lift heavy (bending, reaching, maneuvering, tilting, rotating products) 8-12 hours in a shift using majority muscle groups (chest, back, shoulders, arms, legs, hip flexors, abdomen)

Ability to retain information with the expectation to be able to train after adequate time on the job

Ability to understand detail-oriented awareness of product specifications, quality, and potential defects

Wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) based on specific job tasks, including but not limited to steel-toe/composite boots, gloves, aprons, protective sleeves, safety eyewear, and hearing protection to ensure a safe working environment

Frequent, repetitive use of upper body muscle groups (arms, back, shoulders, abdomen) to lift and extend product portions, often weighing up to 50 lbs or more, overhead and securely place them on water tanks or designated areas

Prolonged standing for 8 to 12-hour shifts, involving consistent use of upper body muscles to assemble, align, and conjoin components on the final assembly lines

Regular, repetitive movements such as bending, reaching, tilting, and rotating materials for 8 to 12 hours per shift, utilizing primary muscle groups (chest, back, shoulders, arms, legs, hip flexors, abdomen) to perform tasks such as conjoining, welding, spray painting, loading/unloading, and rotating products as part of the production process

Regular use of various hand tools that require adequate twisting to secure attachments to products

Repeated use of hands, whether operating hand tools or fashioning cardboard bases for water heaters

Strong team-oriented mindset, with a genuine desire to contribute to collaborative efforts

Effective verbal and written communication skills, ensuring clear and concise exchanges

Ability to quickly comprehend and apply verbal/written instructions, demonstrating a proactive approach

Commitment to personal growth, with a focus on identifying improvement areas and mastering assigned responsibilities

Adaptability to constantly changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment

Receptiveness to feedback and constructive criticism, maintaining a positive and professional attitude

Continuous improvement mindset, consistently seeking to enhance skills, processes, and overall performance

Ability to rapidly learn from mistakes, applying lessons learned to improve future performance

Preferred

Prior experience in an industrial or similar environment that involves heavy lifting

Proficient understanding of basic math to keep track of product changeovers

Proficient ability to recall mechanical processes and understanding machine functionality

Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment that assembles large products

Prior experience in a metal works, steel, or aluminum shop or similar work environments

Prior experience in roles that required frequent troubleshooting and/or repair of machines, automobiles, home appliances, HVAC components, and other adjacent fields

Proficient prior experience using hand tools (e.g., drills, socket wrenches, hammers, ignition tools)

Company

Bradford White

Bradford White Corporation is an American-owned, full-line manufacturer of residential, commercial, and industrial products for water heating, space heating, combination heating and storage.

Founded in 1881

Middleville, Michigan, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://bradfordwhite.com

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