DENSO Machine Tech (1st & 2nd Shift Pipeline)

DENSO; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

DENSO in Battle Creek, MI is seeking a Machine Technician for 1st and 2nd shifts. Core hours may start as early as 5:00am or 3:00pm with 8–10 hour shifts. A resume is required for consideration.

The role focuses on TPM maintenance, machine operation, quality documentation, and root-cause problem solving. Candidates should have a HS diploma or GED and basic technical skills. Training will cover safety and production standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Efficient machine operation, preventive maintenance, understanding production ratios, and adherence to 3S/5S daily.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, perform basic math, and read charts and logs.
• Knowledge of TS16949 and ISO14000 safety and quality standards.
• Must complete Machine Technician Assessment successfully.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment per TPM standards, schedule TPM activities, identify root causes and implement countermeasures.
• Communicate with support areas, lead associates during TPM activities, and train on robots and machines.
• Repair minor items, safely operate and maintain mass production equipment, and stabilize machine parameters.

Skills

Machine operation

Preventive maintenance

Kaizen

Root cause analysis

Reading manuals

Basic math

Basic hand tools

Computer basics

Safety procedures

Quality standards awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Machine Technician

1st Shift Core Hours can start as early as 5:00am, 8-10 hour shifts

2nd Shift Core Hours can start as early as 3:00pm, 8-10 hour shifts

• A RESUME IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent .
• Efficient machine operation, performing preventative maintenance, understanding production ratios, applying LOTO, 3S and 5S in daily activities, deep understanding of product quality and documentation, experience in Kaizen and Practical Problem Solving.
• Must be able to successfully complete a Machine Technician Assessment.
• Must be able to read and interpret manuals and perform basic math with a calculator.
• Must be able to read, compute, interpret, construct and maintain charts, records, log books and graphs.
• Must demonstrate proper use of basic hand tools and measurement devices.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must have general knowledge of machine repair, safety procedures, TS16949 and ISO14000.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Maintain the equipment by TPM standards, schedule monthly TPM activities, find abnormal machine problems as well as finding the root cause of the problem, verify product quality, find machine quality problems, identify and adjust the machine to correct using root cause analysis and assisting with production needs as necessary.
• Communicate with support areas, lead and direct associates during TPM activities, track, plot and implement countermeasures for downtime trends and train associates on complex and robotic machines.
• Repair minor items, s afely operate and maintain machines by mass production criteria (quality, cost, delivery), and stabilize the machines’ working parameters.