Tandem Press Operator

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We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i- TAHN )

AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based family of automotive companies delivering operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.

We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to: (Relocation Assistance Available) (OT Available)

• Must be familiar with press operations.
• Assembles, installs, and aligns dies in press according to specifications working with die setters.
• Positions work in die on locating pins or stops.
• Starts press and observes operation to detect misalignment or malfunction.
• Inspects workpieces for conformance to specifications and adjusts machine to correct errors including first piece.
• Catches, packs and inspects parts.
• Operate Quality Gages.
• Perform hourly checks.
• Fill out lot tags, production reports, PVD forms, and die maintenance control forms.
• Keeps work area neat and organized.
• Reports any problems to Supervisor

Working conditions:

• We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Where you’ll be:

This position is located at our , in , , offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Why you’ll enjoy working here:

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
• Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
• Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
• Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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Required Skills

Required Experience

• Posses strong basic math skills
• Ability to read project specifications and relay the information to your team
• Basic mechanical skills are a plus. General set up, and maintenance of equipment is required
• Flexible film packaging experience, or the operation of similar packaging equipment is preferred.
• Able to read, write, speak and understand conversational English 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to lift to 50 pounds 
• Able to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards