TMA Production Associate

Description

Job Summary:

The TMA Production Associate is responsible for assembling truck-mounted attenuators according to company specifications. As a part of a team, this position references build orders, sources parts, and assembles parts to complete the build of a TMA. The TMA Associate also reviews work for quality and prepares TMA’s for shipment.

Essential Functions:

• Assemble and install various components of truck-mounted attenuators according to design specifications, including steel structures, energy-absorbing materials, and hydraulic systems.
• Inspect and test completed attenuators to ensure that they meet safety and performance standards.
• Identify parts by number and collect parts from various locations in the warehouse using a forklift, pallet jack, or by hand.
• Operate hand and power tools and other machinery required for building and testing truck-mounted attenuators.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, and other instructions to ensure that products are built accurately and to the required specifications.
• Identify and report any quality or safety issues to the appropriate supervisor or department, including engineering.
• Collaborate with other members of the production team to ensure that deadlines are met and products are delivered on time.

General Functions:

• Consistently abides by established safety rules, procedures, and regulations including wearing required safety equipment such as safety shoes and glasses.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Identifies and reports quality or safety issues to supervisor or manager.
• Works effectively with co-workers and supervisors, sharing knowledge, resources, and experience to achieve production goals in a timely fashion, while promoting respect, communication, and teamwork.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Skills and Abilities:

• Attention to detail: The ability to accurately inspect and assemble parts to engineering specifications.
• Time management skills: The ability to work efficiently and prioritize tasks is important to ensure products are built and prepared for shipment on time.
• Communication skills: Good verbal and written communication skills are important to work effectively with other team members.
• Organizational skills: The ability to keep track of stages of the assembly process, part numbers and inventory counts, as well as physical awareness of part locations and proper areas for staging assembled TMA’s.
• Basic math skills: Basic arithmetic skills are necessary for accurately counting parts and identifying part numbers.
• Attention to safety: The ability to follow safety procedures and guidelines when using equipment is important to maintain a safe work environment.
• Follow directions: The ability to follow established procedures while performing tasks, using tools, and handling materials. Carefully consider and follow instructions to complete tasks and deliver required results.
• Dependability: Reliability and consistency of attendance, punctuality, and completion of assigned tasks according to established standards and expectations with little supervision.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma/GED, or equivalent work experience.
• At least one year of experience in a warehouse environment.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

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.

• Physical dexterity: The employee must be able to bend, twist, and reach while handling objects and using power and hand tools. The employee is also required to stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, and to hear.
• Lifting: The employee must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs on a regular basis, and objects weighing up to 80 lbs occasionally, with the help of other employees.
• Vision: The vision requirements for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Endurance: The employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time and perform physical tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Exposure to elements: The employee will be working in a warehouse environment and may be exposed to varying temperatures and inclement weather conditions. There will also be frequent exposure to dirt and dust.
• Noise level: The employee will be exposed to moderate noise levels in the workplace for the majority of the day, due to the constant use of forklift and hand-held power tools.

Note: The company is committed to providing a safe work environment and will provide necessary equipment and training to perform the physical demands of the job.

EEO Statement:

The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance – Company pays 95% of employee-only coverage.
• Dental Insurance – Company contributes $10 per month toward coverage.
• Vision Insurance – Company contributes $5 per month toward coverage.
• Supplemental Coverage – Options include life, hospital, critical illness, accident, and pet insurance.
• Life and AD&D Insurance – $25,000 in coverage for all benefit-eligible employees.
• Health Savings Account – if enrolled in the high-deductible health plan.
• Benefits begin on the first day of the following month after 60 days of employment.

Additional Benefits:

• Vacation Time – Accrued each pay period, starting at two weeks per year.
• Sick Time – Accrued each pay period, totaling more than eight days per year.
• Paid Holidays – Nine paid holidays, plus facility closure during Christmas week in 2026.
• 401k – Start contributing the month after hire. After one year of employment, receive a company match of up to 4% on your contributions.
• Profit Sharing – Annual profit sharing available after one year of employment.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Daily access to earned wages through on demand pay.

Why Work at TrafFix Devices?

TrafFix Devices is built on safety, quality, teamwork, and commitment. We’re looking for people who want to be part of meaningful work, take pride in doing their jobs well, and support the team around them. Whether you’re starting your career, seeking a better opportunity, or looking for a place to grow long term, if you are committed to showing up, working hard, and contributing to a positive workplace, we invite you to apply.