BOperator 1st shift

JTEKT Column Systems NA; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Kentucky is looking for a Production Associate to support production objectives, maintain safety standards, and complete documentation. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with manufacturing rules, assisting with inspections, and working collaboratively in a team. Ideal candidates should have problem-solving skills, mechanical capabilities, and be self-motivated. This full-time role may require travel and flexible hours, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Preferred one year of employment at Douglas Autotech prior to appointment.
• Good attendance and work record.
• Must complete B-Operator Training and pass B-Operator Test with 100% score.

Responsibilities

• Support production associates in achieving plant objectives.
• Ensure 5S standards and documentation are maintained.
• Assist Team Leader and Supervisor with other duties as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Good communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Mechanical abilities

Job description

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Description

1 REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to the Production Team Leader.

2 PURPOSE

2.1 Function

• Supports production associates in the delivery of plant objectives in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and morale.
• Ensures 5S standards are maintained and that abnormal situations are handled properly.
• Ensures documentation is completed, and Rules of Manufacturing and standard work is followed.
• Fill in for operators that are absent from the production line.
• Lead by example.
• Maintain professional manner at all times.

3 Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure 5S standards are maintained and make suggestions on how to improve.
• Ensure each abnormal situation is properly controlled/handled.
• Completion of hourly tracking and OEE.
• Ensure all documentation is completed on a daily basis (scrap, PM, Poke Yoke, etc.).
• Ensure all Rules of Manufacturing are followed.
• Identify and assist in improving safety concerns.
• Complete required offline inspection for the line.
• Lead teardown associates.
• Assist Team Leader and Supervisor with other duties as needed.

4 MEASUREMENTS/COMPETENCIES

• Accomplishment of set goals, including documentation, organization, and timeliness.
• Production efficiency.
• Safety incidents and occurrences by Department.
• Quality Metrics (Scrap, DPPM, Teardown).
• Bekido/Chokko Results.
• 5S.
• Ability to identify/suggest improvement activities.

5 SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

6 WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• May occasionally work in hot or cold temperatures.
• May occasionally walk on slippery or uneven surfaces.

7 Qualifications

• Preferred one year of employment at Douglas Autotech prior to appointment.
• Good attendance and work record.
• Experienced in problem solving and reporting (8-D, PR/R, QR, etc.).
• Ability to work with others.
• Computer literate.
• Good communication skills (both oral and written).
• Team player.
• Self-motivated.
• Willing to travel.
• Must complete B-Operator Training and pass B-Operator Test with 100% score.
• Test must be completed within 90 days.
• Prefer individuals with mechanical backgrounds or who have mechanical abilities.

8 PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Prolonged periods of standing and performing repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 32 pounds at a time.
• Must have manual dexterity in order to assemble products or machines as directed.
• Must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to differentiate between colored wires, tabs, and electronic components.
• Must wear gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes, and ear protection, per the Elemental Operations Instructions Safety Points.

9 POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. This position regularly requires extended hours and possible weekend work.

10 TRAVEL

Travel may be required.

11 DISCLAIMER

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

12 AAP/EEO STATEMENT

It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex in all personnel actions including recruitment, evaluation, selection, promotion, compensation, training and termination. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties.

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