Machine Operator

ENKEI America Inc.; Columbus (IN); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ENKEI America Inc. in Columbus, Indiana, is seeking a production associate to handle wheels straight from machining, perform deburring, and visually inspect per audit sheets.

You will maintain smooth line flow, lift up to 100 pounds, and participate in dimensional audits and SPC checks, with a 12-hour rotating schedule including every other weekend. Ability to read simple instructions and work as part of a team is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 3–6 months related manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read simple instructions, memos, and write simple correspondence.
• Ability to perform basic math and interpret graphs for audits.

Responsibilities

• Handle wheels from machining operations and deburr, inspect per audit requirements.
• Keep line running with a 12-hour rotating schedule and every-other-weekend duty.
• Perform 100% visual inspections using inspection sheets.
• Complete dimensional audits and SPC checks on time.
• Lift wheels to skids and tag pallets correctly.
• Balance, inspect, and ensure smooth flow to downstream processes.
• Work as part of a team to maintain production line movement.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading comprehension

Writing simple correspondence

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Handling wheels as they come from machining operations, deburr, inspect according to audit requirements and stack on pallets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Regular attendance and presence at work as scheduled.

Ability to work a 12-hour rotating schedule, including every other weekend

Keep line running at all times

Handle wheels

100% visual inspect using inspection sheet

Deburr all sharp edges

Remove all chips from wheel

Check plate and pin according to line and wheel model

Checks cap and pilot 100%

Complete all dimensional audits and SPC checks on an by the required times

Make minor offsets to machines

Lift wheels to skids

Tag all skids correctly

Brush deburring, balancing, inspecting wheels, keeping wheels processed in a smooth flow downstream to the next process.

Must be able to work as a team to keep production line moving in a constant flow.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma, general education degree (GED), or high school certificate of completion; three to six months related manufacturing experience and training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSCIAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic, or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level is the work environment is usually very loud.