Preform Technician (1st Shift)

Job Responsibilities

• To manufacture quality parts as directed within an acceptable time frame to assist the organization in meeting all MAFACT and customer's requirements and to perform the assigned task in a safe manner.
• Responsible for overseeing and managing Preform consumable tooling inventory and control; Consumable tools to include New preform rolls, re-machined preform rolls, preform rings, shaft bearings and other bearing assemblies.
• Ensures that all preform machines are equipped with correct design revision and physical consumable tooling that supports Production Schedule on a daily basis.
• Maintains accurate digital records of all inventories, including usage, cycle count, design records using database software.
• Monitors and adjusts preform tooling life; Completes failure analysis on premature failures and adjusts machining process to improve tool life.
• Monitors and optimizes machine parameters to improve tooling life.
• Interacts and liaise with Supplier network to manage inventory and provide technical guidance when required, to meet Production Schedule.
• Able to provide technical assistance with Program changeover, make adjustments, clean and inspect tooling on assigned machines to disposition for repair or scrap.
• Provides training for Operators on consumable tooling manufacturing and repair plan.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment inefficiencies and support activities for improving preventative maintenance activities on tooling & equipment as required.
• Operates all assigned production equipment safely and efficiently.
• Consistently meet or exceed production rate on all jobs they perform.
• Ensures that the workstations are kept safe, neat, and clean as specified in the work instructions by 5S and TPM guidelines.
• Inspects parts produced at various workstations, both visually and with measurement tools, in order to maintain the highest level of quality.
• Escalates issue(s) to Production Team Leader or Production Supervisor, i.e., machine/equipment problem, safety-related issue, process is out of control or out of specification & has the authority to stop the line to correct safety or quality issues.
• Ensures that all parts are always handled properly to preserve their quality. Support cross functional team when troubleshooting any issues.
• Absorbs and organizes incoming orders and materials, ensuring that they are received and stored in a timely and organized manner.
• Supports cross-functional teams when troubleshooting any issues.
• Trains Operators on how to correctly complete first off and last off part inspections as required for in-house manufactured tools.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Preform Process Supervisor or designate.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• College Diploma in related field preferred.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma or DFMA (Design for Manufacturing) an asset.
• Two (2) to three (3) years hands-on experience in automotive industry.
• Good organizational and communicational skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to perform training sessions and workshops.
• Hands-on experience and good understanding of APQP, FMEA, VE/VA, DOE, Advanced GD&T and continuous improvement tools.
• Some business travel may be required to interact with Suppliers and market test new Suppliers.
• Experience in automotive blueprint reading & working knowledge of SolidWorks.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Business savvy and able to generate consumable tool cost saving ideas.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, MS Project, Microsoft Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage simultaneous projects.
• Able to work within a self-directed work environment to achieve results.
• Able to work overtime and weekends as required.