Mold Setter 3rd Shift (10:00PM - 6:30AM)

Heartland Automotive, LLC.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Automotive, LLC. is seeking a maintenance-oriented technician in Indiana to supervise and assist with preventive maintenance and machine setup. You will ensure safety features are active, perform LOTO procedures, and support continuous improvement initiatives across SQDCME metrics.

Responsibilities include training teammates, recording scrap, and maintaining accurate documentation while upholding 5S3D and Kaizen standards on all equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; two years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to read, write, and present information.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, and Outlook; familiarity with Pareto charts.

Responsibilities

• Train and assist associates on preventive maintenance tasks.
• Operate and set up machinery safely; ensure equipment safety features are functional.
• Record scrap and ensure it is disposed of daily; complete end-of-day rework checks.
• Fill in for associates as needed and support all equipment stations.
• Perform LOTO procedures and report safety or quality issues to leadership.
• Complete paperwork and data entry accurately; maintain 5S3D, Kaizen, and SQDCME standards.
• Inspect parts and products to verify conformance to specifications; assist in repairs as needed.
• Assist with adjusting machines and equipment to repair products that do not meet standards.
• Monitor TPM goals for safety, scrap, defects, and downtime; participate in continuous improvement (EHS).

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office Word

Microsoft Outlook

Pareto Charts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pareto Charts

Job description

Description

Description

SUMMARY: Coordinates and assist with activities of associates engaged in maintaining and

operating all equipment by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Train and assist associates on performing preventive maintenance assignments.

2. Be able to perform machine set up, operate machinery in a safe manner, and ensure

equipment safety features are in place and functioning properly.

3. Make sure scrap is recorded accurately and disposed of daily and Ensure rework is

completed at end of day.

4. Fill in for associates when necessary.

5. Understand and be able to operate and assist individual process stations on all equipment.

6. Perform lock-out and tag-out (LOTO) procedures for clearing all equipment faults and

restoring machine energy in accordance with established LOTO procedures.

7. Inform Team Leader or Production Manager of any and all quality/ safety issues.

8. Accurate completion of paperwork and data entry.

9. Maintain 5S3D, Kaizen and all elements of SQDCME.

10. Inspects and measures parts and products to verify conformance to specifications.

11. Train and assist all associates on adjusting machines and equipment to repair products which fail

to meet standards. Train associates on safety related processes.

12. Analyzes and provide inputs to resolves work problems or assists associates in solving work

problems.

13. Follows lead operators and team leader’s direction during emergencies. Understands and

follows the response procedures for all types of emergency events.

14. Assist on monitoring and maintaining all TPM Goals (Safety, Scrap, Customer Defects,

In-Process Defects and Downtime Frequency).

15. Supports and participates in continual improvement projects for Environmental, Health & Safety

(EHS).

1. Must be able to do maintenance on the equipment in their specific work areas. As well as

make necessary adjustments to the machines to produce quality parts.

2. Must be able to do basic TPM activities for the equipment in their work area.

3. Operate heavy equipment including cranes and forklifts.

4. Move new material, waste, and nonconforming product on level ground, stairs, and ladders.

Requirements

Requirements

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and two years manufacturing experience (preferred experience with Heartland Automotive).

Leadership and decision-making skills: Strong interpersonal skills and good verbal and written communication skills

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Office Word and Microsoft Outlook. Knowledge of Pareto Charts.

Language Skills: Ability to read and analyze information. Ability to write reports and work instructions. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts.

Reasoning: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

ladditional Job Responsibilities: Responsibilities: Develop and maintain a positive attitude and promote teamwork.

Health and Safety Conditions: KnowKnow all potential work and environmental hazards.PPE Requirements: Safety glasses and any other required PPE in accordance with the SWI for thejobs you may be doing.

Physical 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 bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger,handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit and talkand hear. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and / ormove up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up 50 pounds or more. Specific visionabilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depthperception and ability to adjust focus