Gasketmaker

Dana Corp; Danville (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Corp is seeking a manufacturing operator to support press production and assembly in a lean environment. You will set up dies, operate stamping presses, and monitor equipment to ensure parts meet strict specifications.

You will read work orders, record production data, perform basic preventive maintenance, and help maintain a clean, safe workspace. The role requires good mechanical aptitude, reliability, and the ability to work varying shifts.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work instructions.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical/drug screen and comprehensive background check.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Set and change dies, adjust components, operate machines to shear, punch, crimp, notch, bend or straighten stainless steel to precise measurements.
• Start machines, monitor their operations, and record operational data.
• Read, understand, and follow work orders and production schedules to determine specifications.
• Enter data into computer using MRP system or manual entry.
• Examine completed pieces for defects and sort accordingly.
• Load pieces or steel coils into machines for production processing.
• Measure completed parts to verify conformance to specifications.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Mechanical aptitude

Strong communication

Problem solving

Quality awareness

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Gauges

Die setting tools

Job description

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets - passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment - Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

General Description:

Performs typical manufacturing operations to support the press production and assembly operations in a lean manufacturing environment using a variety of equipment including but not limited to the set up machines including automated equipment and/or metal stamping presses by performing the following job responsibilities:

• Actively participates in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Adheres to all policies and procedures
• Maintains a neat and organized work area
• Set and change dies, adjust components, operate machines to shear, punch, crimp, notch, bend or straighten stainless steel to precise measurements.
• Start machines, monitor their operations, and record operational data.
• Set, test and/or adjust machines speeds and actions, according to product specifications, standardized work instructions and process cards.
• Clean and perform basic preventative maintenance on assigned equipment daily, weekly and monthly.
• Examine completed pieces for defects such as slugs, smears, scratches, burrs, etc. and sort defective pieces according to types of flaws.
• Install, align and set specified dies, robotic arms, or other fixtures in machines, using gauges, templates, shims, hand tools, etc.
• Load pieces or steel coils into machines for production processing
• Measure completed parts to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, calipers, etc.
• Read, understand, and follow work orders and production schedules to determine specifications, such as material to be used, process card, work instructions to be used for processing needed parts.
• Enter data into computer either using MRP system using bar code scanners or manual entry or statistical data into other software as instructed
• Detects and reports defective materials and/or questionable conditions to the department supervisor
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety processes.
• Operate industrial power trucks, i.e. forktrucks, etc.
• Complete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules with minimal supervision
• Bring any discrepancies, production issues, quality concerns, and/or safety issues to the attention of immediate supervisor, or floor manager.
• Team Members assigned to the Mixing Lab are responsible for proper segregation and accumulation of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste coating and ancillary mixing wastes
• Follows established methods and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned or needed
• Computer proficiencyMust be able to pass pre-employment physical/drug screen and comprehensive background check

Requirements:

• High school degree or equivalent
• 1 - 3 years of manufacturing experience
• Must be able to communicate and foster positive work environment with others in his/her department and members of management
• Must be able to work all shifts and weekends and overtime as required.
• Ability to perform die set-up
• Ability to follow process and work instructions
• Ability to perform job duties in a safe and responsible manner
• Possess strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, work and safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to problem solve and identify root cause
• Ability to identify, improve, and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Computer proficiencyMust be able to pass pre-employment physical/drug screen and comprehensive background check

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.