Lean CI Technician – Equipment & Tooling Design

Daimler Trucks North America LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC in Charleston, SC, is seeking a Continuous Improvement Technician to design and build manufacturing aids and tools for body, paint, and assembly operations. You will use MPS/Lean principles to drive measurable process improvements and support internal customers on time-critical projects.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in manufacturing, hands-on tool experience, and knowledge of lean systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of relevant manufacturing experience; OR Relevant certificate and 1+ years of relevant experience.
• 3+ years of relevant experience; OR Relevant certificate and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Able to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.
• Experience working with hand tools is required.
• Experience using powered tools and equipment.
• Experience working with various materials; aluminum, plastics, steel, wood, etc.
• Experience with Mercedes-Benz Production System or equivalent Lean system.
• Conventional machining and/or welding experience preferred.
• Prefer experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Production process orientation and understanding.
• Familiarity with the Metric system.

Responsibilities

• Design & build manufacturing aids and equipment (e.g. carts, racks, jigs/fixtures, tool holders, etc.).
• Work with internal customers, engineers, MPS experts to design equipment to fulfill project requests.
• Use data to objectively evaluate situations and build solutions which will result in measurable improvements.
• Operate powered tools and equipment and computerized machines to produce project components.
• Identify and reduce/eliminate manufacturing process wastes.
• Provide support needed to enable team members to self-implement projects.
• Be an “ambassador” for MPS and continuous improvement in the plant.
• Work on time-sensitive projects to support customer goals.
• Support 5S, continuous improvement process (CIP), standardization initiatives.
• Maintain flexibility to support changes in customer requests and project planning.
• Periodically adjust work schedule to install projects during non-production times (including after hours, weekends).
• Participate in regularly scheduled team meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hand tools

Powered tools

Materials knowledge

Lean manufacturing

Automotive manufacturing

Machining/welding (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mercedes-Benz Production System

Conventional machining

Welding

Job description

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC in Charleston, SC, is seeking a Continuous Improvement Technician to design and build manufacturing aids and tools for body, paint, and assembly operations. You will use MPS/Lean principles to drive measurable process improvements and support internal customers on time-critical projects.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in manufacturing, hands-on tool experience, and knowledge of lean systems.