Machine Operator - Weekend Nights - "Warm Form"

GKN Automotive; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Automotive is seeking a Machine Operator for weekend night shifts in Sanford, NC. This role includes operating machinery on the production line, ensuring quality and safety while following established processes. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to health and safety compliance and be capable of adjusting machinery settings. Experience in an operational role is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Basic experience of simple office / operational systems (4 to 6 months).

Responsibilities

• Control or operate machinery for manufacturing and assembly.
• Carry out operational tasks by following established processes.
• Conduct quality assurance tests and follow health and safety standards.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Health and Safety

Planning and Organizing

Equipment Utilization

Education

Upper Secondary School

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About Us

GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers.

Role purpose

Controls or operates machinery or equipment to assist with manufacturing, assembly, and other steps along a production line.

Job Description

Production Operator

About Us

GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers.

Role purpose

Controls or operates machinery or equipment to assist with manufacturing, assembly, and other steps along a production line.

Key Responsibilities

Operating Machine or Equipment

Operate semi-complex equipment and machines, prioritizing routine tasks to improve efficiency and adjusting multiple related variables to resolve production problems.

Operations Management

Carry out operational tasks by following established processes. This will involve adjusting multiple settings or parameters to meet performance standards.

Equipment Changeover

Carry out changeover of one or more equipment, following detailed instructions and working under close supervision to complete the allocated tasks.

Equipment Total Productive Maintenance

Carry out TPM checks and activities, following detailed instructions and working under close supervision to complete the allocated tasks.

Quality

Carry out relatively simple testing and quality assurance tasks.

Health, Safety and Environment

Follow a range of mandatory procedures and methods of work (including use of personal protection equipment where relevant) to safeguard the environment and the wellbeing of oneself and others.

Operational Compliance

Follow a range of mandatory procedures to ensure that work is carried out to the required quality standards and/or to ensure adherence to external regulatory codes and internal codes of conduct.

Work Scheduling and Allocation

Organize own work schedule each day in line with changing priorities.

Personal Capability Building

Support others by implementing improvements and carrying out simple change management tasks.

Values & Behaviours

Ingenious: Manages complexity

Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. For example, gathers basic information to understand a problem and find a solution. Seeks to understand and apply systematic problem-solving methods; distinguishes symptoms from underlying problems.

Collaborative: Builds relationships

Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. For example, learns how to operate as a team player, contributing actively to the group's efforts. Seeks others' inputs, appreciates their contributions; offers to help when the need is clear.

Principled: Accountability

Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. For example, holds self to high standards and consistently honors policies, procedures, and work requirements. Scrupulously ensures all work is correct.

Principled: Communicates effectively

Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. For example, pays attention to others' insights, advice, or instruction, grasping the main elements. Promptly shares relevant information with the right amount of detail.

Driven: Prioritisation

Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. For example, adopts a sequence of activities that allows for optimal efficiency and effective coordination with others. Makes skillful use of resources and support to deliver efficient, high-quality work.

Driven: Results driven

Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. For example, devotes considerable effort to surpassing goals and achieving the best possible results; goes above and beyond to achieve excellence. Drives ahead with great focus when faced with obstacles and setbacks; maintains productivity and a positive attitude.

Driven: Action oriented

Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. For example, tackles what needs to be done with enthusiasm, working quickly and without undue oversight.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Uses clear and effective verbal communications skills with guidance (but not constant supervision) to express ideas, request actions and formulate plans or policies.

Health and Safety

Manages and applies safe systems of work with guidance (but not constant supervision).

Planning and Organizing

Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to plan, organize, prioritize and oversee activities to efficiently meet business objectives.

Policy and procedures

Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to develop, monitor, interpret and understand policies and procedures, while making sure they match organizational strategies and objectives.

Equipment Utilization

Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on optimizing the utilization of production plant, equipment and materials.

Action Planning

Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to develop appropriate plans or perform necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements.

Masters Service Conversations

Works at a basic level to navigate customer conversations by leveraging the four parts of a service conversation: open, learn, reply, and close. Typically works under close supervision.

Navigates Field Service Interactions

Works at a basic level to navigate customer interactions in a face-to-face setting, creating positive, defining moments. Typically works under close supervision.

Education

Upper Secondary School

Experience

Basic experience of simple office / operational systems (4 to 6 months)

Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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