SMX to TG

Operations / Manufacturing

Production Team Members (PTM's) adhere to approved standardized work, quality, or other instructions in each respective process, utilizing in-process or finished goods Kanbans to build the right amount of parts in recurring cycles throughout each shift, molding/assembling/painting/chrome one or more raw materials and/or in-process materials into finished goods, utilizing the proper machine, materials, method and manpower (4M) in order to safely produce quality products and meet customer orders daily.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned as required:

• Follow area-specific startup, production, or gaging (as applicable) utilizing standardized work instructions
• Adhere to condition standards, record readings where applicable, recognizing and reporting abnormalities
• Attach appropriate labels and tags to products and packages; scan product labels as required
• Understand and correctly use Kanban systems in assigned work areas
• Complete 100% production for scheduled Kanban parts/numbers during each assigned shift
• Report quickly and often any safety, quality and production issues which indicate work hazards, potential missed delivery or overtime possible to supervisor.
• Pack in-process or finished goods into correct packaging/returnable using proper inserts and techniques to avoid damage to products during transit on site or after shipment to customer
• Place in-process or finished good returnables or boxes into proper storage area, racks, roller system or other staging area for pulling to next process or shipment to customer
• Accurately track production and defects daily using assigned forms/scanning/entry daily
• Perform visual checks on products based on common quality problems per work instruction
• Use marking method per work instruction after inspection of part prior to packaging
• Perform First Middle Last (FML) checks during shift, subject to supervisor approval
• Visually troubleshoot problems with equipment, tools or process
• Communicate any quality problems using STOP-CALL-WAIT (contacting supervisor)
• Contact supervisor or production team leader immediately to report mechanical or tool issues
• Prepare in-process or raw materials to flow into the work cell in the correct sequence as applicable
• Keep raw materials bins full in order to maintain uninterrupted work flow
• Contact supervisor of any material issues (shortages, defects, etc)
• Understand Toyota Production System (TPS) basics in order to produce the parts in the most efficient and effective manner (Safety, Quality, Cost, Productivity, Delivery, Environmental, HRD)
• Implement basic Kaizen (continuous improvement) in daily process and work environment
• Apply 5S and 2S + 1Y cleaning & organizing techniques to work cell/department/break areas
• Work safely, following company-wide and department-specific safety rules, including job rotations
• Identify and wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as prescribed by job/task
• Collect hazardous/non-hazardous/recyclable material or other wastes in correctly labeled containers, transferring them to collection areas
• Actively participate in monthly or quarterly inventory counts within department, section or division
• Must be available to work in all areas of production within the division (cross trained)
• Must follow company-wide procedures/policies/rules
• Adhere to visual stack height
• Kanban control
• Ability to withstand monotonous production without interfering with other peoples work i.e. talking, etc.

Broad production jobs PTM's could perform include, but are not limited to:
Injection Assembly;
Paint Operator/Assembly/Prep/Inspector/Loader;
Relief Technician;
Dandori;
Injection Molder;
Chrome Assembly/Prep/Inspector/Loader/Unloader;
Service Parts;
Diecast Injection Molder;
Airbag Assembly;
Diecast Finishing/Clinching;
Vibration Welder;
Poly Molder;
Die Cast Molder;
Regrind;
Welder;
Flocking;
Stamping.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis. Candidates must be able to pass job-related assessments as applicable which may include, but are not limited to: a pegboard dexterity (performance) test, vision/color test, a timed pencil & paper electronic assembly test, and an on-line reliability/achievement (behavioral) test, a fit-for-duty test to ensure ability to perform the essential functions of the job, a drug screen.

Education and/or experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) will be considered primarily/preferred; in absence of GED or HS Diploma, must have 3 years or more experience in manufacturing and be willing to complete a GED within 12 months of hire.

Language skills:
Ability to read a limited number of two- and…