Production Team Member

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.Manufacturing & Operations

Job Description:

The Production Team Member is an entry-level role responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting machinery and equipment along a manufacturing assembly line. This includes installing components onto in-process products, sorting and packing materials or finished goods, and performing quality checks. Team members are expected to maintain accurate production records and uphold safety, quality, and efficiency standards. Work is routine and follows established procedures under close supervision.

Key Responsibilities

(Additional duties may be assigned by local management depending on site-specific needs and individual strengths.)

• Machine Operation & Assembly:

  • Operate machinery and equipment at a fixed workstation

  • Install parts and components onto products, assemblies, or sub-assemblies

  • Monitor equipment and perform basic troubleshooting and adjustments as needed

• Material Handling:

  • Move, sort, and pack raw materials or finished goods

  • Use proper handling techniques and mechanical assist devices where applicable

• Quality Control:

  • Conduct required quality checks and inspections

  • Complete quality check sheets and documentation accurately

  • Identify and report defective or nonconforming products

• Production Reporting:

  • Maintain accurate daily records of production activities for performance tracking

• Team Collaboration:

  • Follow instructions from supervisors and collaborate effectively with team members

  • Assist others as needed to meet production goals

• 5S & Housekeeping:

  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

  • Participate in daily cleaning and organization tasks

• Flexibility:

  • Willingness to cross-train and perform various tasks within different departments, shifts, or lines as needed

• Continuous Improvement:

  • Identify and share opportunities for improving productivity, quality, and safety

• Safety & Environmental Compliance:

  • Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Comply with environmental regulations, including proper waste disposal and handling of hazardous materials

  • Support ISO 14001 environmental management initiatives

Physical Requirements

• Standing/Walking: Up to 10–12 hours per day

• Lifting/Carrying: Up to 30–35 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift

• Reaching: Frequent upward and downward reaching to retrieve or install parts

• Handling/Dexterity: Frequent use of hands for assembling small parts and handling materials

• Vision: Required for inspecting parts and assembly work

• Repetitive Motion: Frequent repetitive tasks related to part assembly and materials handling

• Overtime: Must be available for daily or weekend overtime beyond 40 hours per week

Required Skills & Abilities

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

• Basic math skills

• Ability to complete production paperwork, including quality check sheets

• Mechanical aptitude to make minor machine adjustments

• Willingness to work in a team-based, fast-paced environment

• Strong work ethic and ability to maintain focus and accuracy during repetitive tasks

• Must perform duties in a professional and ethical manner

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to start a career in manufacturing with opportunities for cross-training, growth, and advancement. If you’re ready to contribute to a team committed to quality and performance—Own the Future with Astemo.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.

At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to [email protected] when applying for the position.