Machine Operator Basic

ZF Friedrichshafen AG; Michigan; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Machine Operator Basic in Marysville, MI, where you can enhance your skills in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You'll be responsible for adhering to safety standards, operating machinery, and ensuring the quality of produced parts. This role demands teamwork, attention to detail, and the flexibility to handle various shifts while contributing to continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules and ensure quality control during production.
• Operate machines and participate in lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Maintain cleanliness and perform basic maintenance tasks.

Skills

Continuous improvement orientation

Basic math functions

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Teamwork

Flexibility in shift work

Willingness to work overtime

Education

High School diploma or GED

Some college or technical training

Job description

Are you ready to make an impact? ZF is looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a FutureStarter, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of mobility. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!

Machine Operator Basic

Country/Region: US

Location:

Marysville, MI, US

Position Summary:

The Basic Machine Operator for Bevel Gear is responsible to follow the Company safety standards, standard work instructions & process control plan to produce a quality part while obtaining the specified jobs per hour.

Job Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Follow all safety rules and regulations for the Company and the cost center that you are assigned.
• Ensure that the quality control of the parts produced is according to the work instructions, manufacturing and control plans utilizing post process gauges and SPC charting as required.
• Perform required off-line/CMM inspections as required per control plan.
• Achieve jobs per hour (JPH) for the operations that you are responsible for within the cost center you are assigned.
• Perform material confirmations following the completion of each operation within the SAP (part warehouse system) and on the part traveler.
• Obtain a license or permit to operate a battery powered walk behind and hi-lo lifting unit, where applicable.
• Perform material handling as required by pushing process carts on foot or hi-lo/lift assist for those containers that do not have wheels. Contact hi-lo drivers as needed for stock replenishment.
• Operate all the machines within the cost center that you are assigned.
• Operate automation cells within the cost center that you are assigned.
• Responsible for cleanliness in their workplace and on the machines. Basic PM-tasks (PM-1) also are required as defined in the area of responsibility for multiple machines as allowed by the effective cycle times.
• Input eMaint tickets for down equipment and TPM tasks as required.
• Participate in group meetings and workshops as required.
• Diagnose simple faults, reset manual and automated stations.
• Balances quality, productivity, cost, safety and morale to achieve positive results in all areas.
• Works to continuously improve in all areas.
• Must participate in any lean manufacturing initiatives within the department.
• Order items through tool stores as required.
• Maintain chip hoppers and make sure that they do not back up.
• Actively participate in the Shop Floor Management process (SFM).
• Responsible for all other duties as may be assigned.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Must be continuous improvement oriented.
• Must be able to perform basic math functions.
• Must be quality oriented and pay attention to detail.
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must have the ability to work any shift – including an alternative work schedule.
• Ability to work overtime per the Company needs during the week and weekends.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Some college or technical training.
• Ability to operate multiple axis machines at one time.
• Ability to operate multiple automation cells at one time.
• High School diploma or GED

Physical Requirements of Position:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.

This position is required to do extensive walking, pushing & pulling, standing throughout the production areas.

Must be able to occasionally travel to customer locations out of state.

Required to lift and carry up to 35 pounds, sit, bend, stoop, and use fine motor skills to handle physical parts.

Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with others.

Be part of our ZF team as Machine Operator Basic and apply now!

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What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.