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Production Assistant (PA)

JST Manufacturing


Job Location:

Meridian, ID - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 18 - 20
Posted: 21 August 2026 (19 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 JSTs 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 Companys 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.

CORE VALUES:

INTEGRITY

We consistently operate at the highest ethical and moral standards.

SIMPLICITY

Our 80/20 Front-to-Back Process helps us think and act simply it creates an intense focus on our most profitable products and customers.

TRUST

We trust our people to operate with their best efforts and in the best interests of the company.

RESPECT

We treat everyone as we expect to be treated and value the diversity of perspectives backgrounds and experiences of all colleagues.

SHARED RISK

We celebrate our successes together and take responsibility for our mistakes and challenges as a team.

COMPANY BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Medical / Dental / Vision 401(k) Matching Life Insurance Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Paid Bereavement Leave Paid Parental Leave Paid Time Off Holiday Pay Available Overtime Flexible Work Schedule Referral Program Tuition Reimbursement Competitive Pay BOE

Important Notes:


JST is an AA/EEO employer.


Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.


Background Check Policy: JSTs employees are subject to background checks based on business necessity. It is the employees responsibility to disclose prior arrests and convictions. If its found out that an employee might not be compliant with applicable policies JST reserves the right to conduct a background check and refusal to comply with the background check is subject to termination.


Pre-Employment Drug Testing Policy: All offers of employment are contingent upon submitting to a drug test and satisfying JSTs substance and alcohol testing requirements. If the applicant fails to comply with this policy the testing requirements of the Companys related requests or if the test result is positive and is subsequently confirmed the offer of employment shall be withdrawn.


Required Experience:

Junior IC


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Wafer fabrication equipment for semiconductor manufacturing engineers--minimize cleanroom footprints and yield higher thru-put rates.

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