Preform Technician (2nd 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.
• Responsible for seeking cost-saving opportunities and drive A3 Projects.
• 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 trains new employees as needed on all aspects of job.
• Attends and participates in team and employee meetings including Mafact Meetings.
• Responsible to manage the cleanliness and orderliness of the work area (5S).
• Responsible to communicate with team members (Supervisor, Leader, Quality, Co-workers) on any issues with the machines. Have an understanding of what the cause of the issue is and which team member to inform. (Maintenance, Quality)
• Authorized to stop the process if it does not meet quality and/or safety requirements and notify Supervisor/Quality immediately.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience:
• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• College Diploma in related field preferred.
• Two (2) to three (3) years hands-on experience in automotive industry.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma or DFMA (Design for Manufacturing) an asset.
• Good organizational and communicational skills both verbal and written.
• Hands-on experience and good understanding of APQP, FMEA, VE/VA, DOE, Advanced GD&T and continuous improvement tools.
• 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.

Skills

• Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend instructions in English and correspondence such as safety rules and operating instructions. Ability to document forms as required by position.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.
• Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of AS400 and ability to use bar code labeling system.

Benefits

• Reasoning Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, speak, listen and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Regular Full-Time Position.