Production Assistant - 2nd shift; DI

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Production Assistant (DI10 2nd Shift)

POSTING IS A TEMP TO FULL TIME ASSIGNMENT FROM 3 - 6 MONTHS PENDING SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF ASSIGNMENT.

GENERAL

SUMMARY:

Under close supervision, coordinates daily production for the production area including performing highly routine and repetitive production activities where work is of a machine loading and tending nature such as assembling and post-processing of inflators.

• Communicates production-related information.
• Can do all the jobs of the line and area.
• Coordinates planned maintenance assigned tasks.
• Loads materials which may include items such as diffusers, initiators, disk, support barrels, retainers, end caps, shorting clips, and canisters; unloads product from production equipment.
• May check, correct or perform rework of inflators.
• May perform electrical tests on inflators on an as needed basis.
• Perform quality procedures/audits including dimensional and weld checks as required.
• Performs visual inspection of completed inflators.
• Performs traceability activities to ensure accurate tracking of product/materials.
• Performs TPM maintenance.
• Operates drillout machine and dispose of scrap.
• Stocks materials within production areas on an as needed basis; transports assemblies to next manufacturing area.
• Identifies and is first line in notification of abnormal conditions –Accountability Board to track and raise red flags.
  • Reviews standardized work
  • Identifies and raises Quality issues
  • Identifies and raises Safety issues
  • Monitors material flow to raise efficiency issues as needed
  • Searches for improvement suggestions to implement from observation of process and operators.
• May operate forklift.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Ability:

Knowledge of manufacturing, rework and preventive maintenance instructions. May need to be able to be forklift certified depending on area. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to effectively direct the work of people. Strong ability to coordinate and plan.

As with all positions, will have responsibility for the following:

Safety and Environmental:

Safety Meetings

Safety Inspections

Incident Investigations and Corrective Actions

Protective Equipment

Safety/Environmental Regulations and Practices

Waste and Wastewater Management

Operations and Maintenance of Equipment

Pollution Prevention

Regulatory Updates

Quality:

Promotion of product quality and attainment of customer satisfaction by supporting plant quality objectives.

Lean:

Supports and actively participates in continuous improvement activities and applies Lean principles in efforts to reduce variation in our products and our processes.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year manufacturing experience required and/or 1 year of line lead/line coordinator or similar role.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to push, pull or lift 40 lbs regularly and perform continuous, active, physical effort. Prolonged period(s) of standing may be required. Work may require the use of specialized safety equipment.

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DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:
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We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

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