Production Assistant Job at Ohio Gratings, Inc, Canton, OH

  • Ohio Gratings, Inc
  • Canton, OH

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Kickstart your manufacturing career as a Production Assistant, where you’ll support daily operations through material handling, machine setup, and production tasks. Gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of fabrication while developing the skills needed for future advancement.

SUMMARY: Start strong as a Production Assistant, contributing to daily production through material handling, equipment support, and setup tasks. This role builds a solid foundation in key operational skills and prepares you for advancement into specialized areas like fabrication, laser, and press operations.

As a faith-based organization rooted in biblical principles, we strive to reflect these values in our work, relationships, and decision-making. We expect all associates to learn, embrace, and actively model our core values through their actions, choices, and collaboration with others. This commitment is essential to sustaining our culture and achieving shared success.

This job description does not describe all activities, duties, responsibilities, or physical demands that are required of the employee for this job.  Likewise, the work environment described is merely representative. Duties, responsibilities, activities, physical demands, and work environment may change at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:  

  • Help keep production running smoothly by moving and staging materials where they’re needed most.
  • Assist with machine setup and support operations across multiple departments.
  • Take on hands-on tasks like inspecting, finishing, sorting, and packaging parts.
  • Keep workflows moving by transporting materials, scrap, and supplies throughout the plant.
  • Learn alongside experienced operators while building foundational manufacturing skills.
  • Maintain a clean workspace that supports safety and efficiency.
  • Ensure accurate tracking of materials and production through ERP systems.
  • Contribute to team success by meeting quality and productivity goals.
  • Commit to safe work practices every day.

EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, AND PROFICIENCIES: A high school diploma or equivalent is required. One to two years of prior manufacturing experience is preferred, with an emphasis on material handling, machine support, or general production tasks. Candidates should have the ability to follow instructions, learn processes, and work effectively under supervision. Basic math skills and familiarity with measurement tools are expected. The role requires the physical capability to safely perform tasks such as lifting, moving materials, and operating shop equipment as trained. A strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to cross-train across multiple production areas are essential for success.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will encounter repetitive movement tasks, requiring standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, grasping, pushing, and pulling grating material of various sizes and weights for long periods of time. The employee must regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds, using proper lifting techniques, help from another employee, or other available resources such as lifting or moving equipment. The role also requires the ability to take stairs, work around constantly moving machinery, and exposure to weather elements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee will be regularly working on the production floor, requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Exposure to noise, dust, heat, and cold is regular, as is exposure to machine and tool hazards requiring care and attention to safety rules and standards.

EEO STATEMENT: Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected under local, state, or federal laws.

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Local area

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