Machine Tech (DMMI P5 - EV3, 2nd Shift)

DENSO; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

DENSO in Battle Creek, MI is seeking a Machine Technician for EV3 evaporator core assembly and related small machines. The role emphasizes TPM, equipment maintenance, and ensuring product quality in a mass production setting.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and pass the Machine Technician Assessment, with strong reading, math, and documentation skills, plus knowledge of 3S/5S, LOTO, and Kaizen practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have completed Machine Technician Assessment.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals and perform basic math.
• Ability to read, compute, interpret logs and graphs.
• Experience in Kaizen and Practical Problem Solving.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the equipment by TPM standards, schedule monthly TPM activities, find abnormal machine problems and root causes, verify product quality, and adjust machines as needed.
• Lead and direct associates during TPM activities, track downtime trends, and train on complex/robotic machines.
• Repair minor items and safely operate and maintain machines to meet mass production criteria.

Skills

Efficient machine operation

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

LOTO knowledge

3S/5S

Quality documentation

Kaizen

Manual reading

Basic math

Charts & logs

Hand tools use

Basic computer skills

Machine repair knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Machine Technician

DMMI Production 5 - Evaporator Core Assembly, Small Machines, Surface Treatment (EV3), Dept. 323

Core Hours: 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM

• A RESUME IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

(MUST meet minimum qualifications to be considered)

• High School diploma or GED equivalent .
• Must be a current Lead Associate II (L2) or have the equivalent experience (i.e. efficient machine operation, performing preventative maintenance, understanding production ratios, applying LOTO, 3S and 5S in daily activities, deep understanding of product quality and documentation, experience in Kaizen and Practical Problem Solving).
• Must have successfully completed both portions of the Machine Technician Assessment. ** See HRBP/Recruiting for details
• Must be able to read and interpret manuals and perform basic math with a calculator.
• Must be able to read, compute, interpret, construct and maintain charts, records, log books and graphs.
• Must demonstrate proper use of basic hand tools and measurement devices.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must have general knowledge of machine repair, safety procedures and DMMI policies and standards including the HR Policy and Procedures manual, TS16949 and ISO14000.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Maintain the equipment by TPM standards, schedule monthly TPM activities, find abnormal machine problems as well as finding the root cause of the problem, verify product quality, find machine quality problems, identify and adjust the machine to correct using root cause analysis and assisting with production needs as necessary.
• Communicate with support areas, lead and direct associates during TPM activities, track, plot and implement countermeasures for downtime trends and train associates on complex and robotic machines.
• Repair minor items, s afely operate and maintain machines by mass production criteria (quality, cost, delivery), and stabilize the machines’ working parameters.

Minimum Posting Eligibility Requirements

• More than 2 years in current position unless promotable
• Last Performance Appraisal Meets or Better
• No Active Written Discipline
• Must be able to pass DENSO Job Specific Communication Assessment
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position