Advanced Machine Operator

Thyssenkrupp; Danville (IL); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual bonus eligibility

Shift premium

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan with company match

Résumé du poste

thyssenkrupp Presta Dynamic Components is seeking an Advanced Machine Operator to start up machines, perform tool changes, and monitor quality per control plans. You will troubleshoot, maintain safety standards, and support production across shifts in a state-of-the-art facility.

The role emphasizes safe production, adherence to 6S standards, and collaboration with senior operators to maximize efficiency and protein output. A strong commitment to safety is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; math skills; read and interpret safety rules and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Knowledge of SAP and Windows/Microsoft Office helps perform job tasks.

Responsabilités

• Run and operate equipment to meet production targets and quality standards.
• Complete line set-ups and changeovers; support maintenance tasks.
• Maintain 6S in work area and follow control plans and safety rules.
• Assist other operators and train others as needed.
• Process quality holds and escalate when nonconformities occur.

Connaissances

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

SAP

Windows

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

thyssenkrupp Dynamic Components is one of the world’s automotive industry leading partners for development and manufacturing of highly complex, state-of-the-art drivetrain technologies for both combustion engines and electric motors. Worldwide, 10 locations with 3,800 employees produce over 25 million drivetrain components per year. The product portfolio includes camshafts and cylinder head cover modules for the valve train as well as rotor shafts for battery electric vehicles.

Our electrical A/C compressor, designed for the natural refrigerant CO2, sets new standards in efficient and sustainable thermal management.

With precision and passion, we are enabling our customers in the automotive industry to achieve their emission and sustainability targets for more than 30 years.

thyssenkrupp Presta Dynamic Components is proud to be Certified by Great Place To Work. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at thyssenkrupp Presta Dynamic Components. This year, 82% of employees said it’s a great place To Work – 25 points higher than the average U.S. company. Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.

Summary

An Advanced Machine Operator is a 2nd level Operator who has the responsibility of ensuring product quality by successfully managing the entire machine operating process. As an Advanced Machine Operator, you will start up machines, change the tooling of the machines to run different product, complete intermediate troubleshooting, and maintenance tasks when issues arise, be alert to product quality and follow all control plans accordingly, and train others. Additionally, you will actively participate in a team environment to maximize production efficiencies in producing a zero-defect high-quality product. Machine Operators are hands‑on employees who work with state-of-the-art equipment in a clean and professional work environment. This position requires a strong commitment to safety.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED). One year or more prior manufacturing experience preferred. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, decimals, negative and positive numbers. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret bar graphs. Use of Metric System. Ability to solve practical problems and apply common sense understanding carry out instructions furnished in written/oral. A minimum of three years consecutive work experience in a Production and or Manufacturing environment required.
• External Applicants: A minimum of three years’ consecutive work experience in a Manufacturing environment required.
• Language: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to team members and other employees of the organization.
• Technology: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of SAP Integrated Business software and work order software. Use computer with Windows operating system, Microsoft Office Suites software

Key Deliverables:

The Advanced Machine Operator serves as an engaged and trusted source in the organization. Success in this role is measured by scorecard targeted metrics. Key deliverables to ensure success are listed below:

• Maintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies in the workplace. Advocates for and promotes a safe work environment by reporting Near Misses and/or other safety and environmental hazards, wearing all required PPE and encouraging others to do the same.
• Has authority to stop processes to correct quality, safety or environmental problems, identify and place suspect products on quality hold, and to promptly notify Supervisory personnel when processes become noncompliant.
• Drives towards meeting balance scorecard metric targets including: safety, sustainability, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Engages in and supports Operational Excellence programs by submitting continuous improvement ideas.
• Maintains established 6S standards for work area.
• Maintains ownership of work area.
• Responsible for completing control plan inspections.
• Understands and maintains all quality standards.
• Participates in 5 why root cause analysis.
• Loads, unloads, sorts and inspects proper component parts and assemblies according to Control Plans and ensures accurate assembly.
• Maintains ownership of Quality Sorts – stops the process, handles non‑conforming products on their shifts.
• Troubleshoots scrap and escalates.
• Efficiently runs and operates all required equipment.
• May be required to relieve team members for their breaks.
• May be required to certify those employees’ seeking qualification on the job role of Machine Operator.
• Assists other levels of Operators as needed and maintains self‑direction to get the work completed when leadership is absent or unavailable.
• Completes line set‑ups, startup and changeover activities.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance activities.
• Can perform intermediate maintenance tasks including but not limited to: line electronics, repairing air leaks, basic camera adjustments etc.
• Completes advanced tooling changes.
• Completes advanced SAP transactions.
• Identifies and recovers machine faults.
• Actively pursues other duties during down time.
• Completes other job duties as delegated by department Shift Supervisor or Manager.
• Completes all required departmental documentation by the end of the shift.
• Maintains Cycle Time hitting hourly counts, troubleshooting any deviations, and escalating.
• Submits and closes tickets through the Maintenance request management system (work order request system).
• Spends time learning from and training with Senior Operators.
• Performs preventative maintenance weekly ensuring completion, monitors schedule downtime for completion.
• Addresses urgent machine breakdowns, troubleshoots, and escalates.
• Performs more advanced changeovers (anything more advanced than program change or product swap).
• Performs wheel change/simple setups, steady rests, and head‑to‑tail.
• Performs camera adjustments/radial alignment.
• Performs tooling audits, VSU audits.
• Engages in and promotes a learning culture at thyssenkrupp by sharing knowledge and training with other employees.
• Cross trains into different areas as needed to help maintain production demands.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Annual Bonus Eligibility of 6% of your base salary!
• 10% Shift Premium, based on base wage
• Perfect Attendance Bonus; $2,600 Minimum Annual Potential!
• Performance Productivity Bonus, $2,600 Minimum Annual Potential!
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Supplier Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage
• Exclusive free medical services through our partnership with Marathon Health for employees and their dependents 3+ years of age.
• 401(K) Plan with 5% Company match!