Automatic Assembly, Set Up & Operate - 3rd Shift

About the role

Automatic Assembly Set Up & Operate is responsible for setting up and operating, performing changeovers, and adjusting assembly lines to assemble Automotive Timing Chain and Components, following established work standards. The machine operator uses statistical quality control methods to maintain the quality of all components and the timing chain. Changeovers and adjustments are exacting but not difficult. Work is performed according to specifications, schedules, orders, and general instructions from the department group leader or supervisor, as defined in the work standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance inspection before the start of each shift as outlined on the Preventive Maintenance Check Sheet.
• Apply oil or grease to specified areas and confirm the operability of all detectors.
• Perform comprehensive preventive maintenance on machines, including oil changes.
• Troubleshoot chain assembly equipment to understand alarm messages, identify issues, and correct them.
• Operate and maintain an assembly line consisting of the following machines/operations: roller link assembly, chain assembly, riveting, pre-stressing, articulation checking, center distance measuring, automatic cutting, endless operation, washing, final inspection, and packing.
• Adhere to work standards and maintain production schedules, quality control records, chain assembly records, shipping charge numbers, and traceability records for each charge of chain.
• Report unusual problems to the departmental supervisor.
• Prepare test samples for quality control per work standard and record production data as directed.
• Utilize a machine-monitoring system to record downtime.
• Detect faulty operation or defective material and report these conditions to the group leader or supervisor.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition, following standard safety regulations.
• Perform other similar and associated duties as required or directed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 2-5 years of experience running multiple machines and performing preventive maintenance.
• Safety-first mindset and strong focus on quality.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and in a fast-paced setting.
• Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use material handling devices such as hand trucks and hydraulic lift trucks.
• Basic computer skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Medical and dental benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Generous 401(k) match and profit sharing.
• Paid vacation time.
• Step increases.
• Shift differential pay.
• Weekly pay.

Pay

$24.29 - $26.92 hourly wage.