Production Associate

Primary Responsibilities

• Operate secondary processing equipment including presses, clippers, molders, and other equipment within work cell according to process sheets and routings.
• Cook up work activities with other operators on a rotating basis within the work cell and perform required SMED press die changeovers as needed.
• Visually inspect all parts produced within cell for acceptable quality standards.
• Properly pack parts produced in appropriate shipping containers and label all containers with barcodes as required by the standard operating procedures.
• Perform all charting and measuring requirements such as scrap reporting, labor reporting, SPC charting, and make appropriate entries in Kronos system, etc.
• Participate in team decision making process and attend team meetings as required using basic problem-solving techniques.
• Perform any preventative maintenance required for the equipment in the work cell including SMED press die pin lubrication.

Education And Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in automotive, production, or manufacturing work.
• Basic math & computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, and follow written instructions.
• Ability to perform required physical demands of the essential functions of the job.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
• Standing a minimum of 8 hours.
• Ability to make decisions on quality of products they produce. Form, fit and function of parts.

Formal Requirements

• Thorough understanding of IATF 16949 requirements, plant Operating Procedures, Process Flow, basic Kaizen, and manning to pieces per man hour.

Work Environment/Work Conditions

• Production Floor environment.
• Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on manufacturing floor.
• Equipment used requires proper training on the potential for and avoidance of injury.

Additional Information

• Starting pay is $20.00/hr with 2nd and 3rd shift premium of $.50/hr.