Job Title: Production Technician IV – PROG Operator
Reports To: Production Supervisor
FLSA: Non-Exempt - Hourly Union
Effective Date: 4/13/2023
Experience: 1 year minimum
Shift: 2 nd Shift
NEW Starting Pay $20.90 + $.40 for 2nd shift
Top production wage in 2023 is $23.98.
AUTOKINITON, a leading supplier of structural automotive components and assemblies , is excited to announce we have immediate openings for Production Operators at our Bluffton OH Manufacturing operation, due to retirements. We are looking for folks that work hard, have fun, and want a career. This is a great opportunity to grow and make a good living with a stable innovative company!
Reasons you will love working here:
- Great Team
- NO DRAMA
- Medical, Dental, Vision and 401(k) benefits
- 14 Paid Holidays
- Vacation time
- Paid Personal Days
- Growth Opportunities with tuition reimbursement programs, opportunities for promotions, paid apprenticeships and much more!
****POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for a stamping process which includes continuous run mechanical power presses for blanking to build product while meeting production goals and maintaining quality standards.
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES ****
- Wears all required safety equipment and ensures area and environment is safe
- Operates, monitors and helps maintain machine/equipment (press, welders, cranes, forklifts etc.)
- Feeds equipment and tooling
- Performs own die changes
- Move parts and product to appropriate positions
- Lift/push/pull parts weighing at times anywhere from 10-35 lbs.
- Stand, walk, and move into and out of the work area
- Perform daily operational checks to insure safety
- Perform quality checks and verify quality
- Assist quality and maintenance personnel with issues related to production
- Conduct daily cleaning of the work area
- Repair product as required
- Operate machinery as required
- Identify and document problems, sets goals, tracks progress and works with teams to implement solutions
- Report issues and concerns to the Team Leader or Supervisor
- Basic understanding of Quality Management System and Environmental Management System standards
- Watch for potential concerns or issues
- Train other operators and document training in matrix
- Be self-directed and encourage continuous improvement through involvement and input
- Clean and organize area, keep free of clutter and safety hazards –5S
- Other duties as assigned
RELATIONSHIPS/CONTACTS
This employee must possess excellent verbal and written skills due to the interaction with other Autokiniton employees.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS ****
- High School diploma or equivalent, preferred
- Previous manufacturing experiences a plus.
- Ability to complete visual quality inspections
- Ability to read and follow written work instructions and safety guidelines.
- Good verbal communication skills as evidenced in peer relations.
- Ability to work independently at multiple stations as a member of the production team
- Ability to lift/pull/push loads of 20-50 lbs at an expected rate
- Ability to work in an upright/standing position for extended periods of time
- Ability to operate production line equipment including a weld tool and rivet guns
- Maintain a good attendance record
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- Ability to work as a team member
- Basic understanding of Quality Management System and Environmental Management System standards
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, product, or equipment.
- The employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
- The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms in operating or repairing equipment, welding, grinding or conducting inspection.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20-50 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
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