Operator Production

Dakkota Integrated Systems; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dakkota Integrated Systems in Michigan is seeking a production associate responsible for operating tooling and equipment to meet production and quality goals. You will document activities, maintain tooling integrity, and assist in handling nonconforming components while supporting teamwork across shifts.

The role requires good written and mathematical skills, communication with supervision, and adherence to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Good written and mathematical skills.
• Good communication and team working skills.
• Possesses color and/or appearance testing approval where applicable.
• Familiar with quality specifications and documentation in an automotive environment a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate production tooling and equipment to meet production and quality goals.
• Maintain integrity of tooling and equipment necessary to perform work.
• Dispo and move suspect assemblies to Non‑Conforming or rework area.
• Document all activities as required.
• Adhere to company safety guidelines and emergency procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Mathematics

Quality awareness

Written skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Key Areas of Responsibility

(Answerable for the following end results)

• Operate production tooling and equipment in a manner that achieves production and quality goals and standards.
• Assist in maintaining Business Operating System integrity and alerting those situations that do not meet the quality system requirements to management.
• Maintain integrity of tooling and equipment necessary to perform work.
• Disposition and move suspect assemblies or components to Non‑Conforming or assembly rework area.
• Work in a manner that promotes teamwork among fellow workers.
• Communicate effectively with direct supervision on all aspects of the job performance, including across all shifts.
• Accurately complete all paperwork associated with the job assignment.
• Document all activities as required.
• Adhere to all company guidelines for Emergency Evacuation to ensure employee safety.
• Any additional responsibility deemed necessary by management.

Limits of Authority

• Advise Department Manager of those situations that may pose a significant risk to the program, product assurance, facilities, employee safety or customer satisfaction results.
• Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformance relating to product, process & systems.
• Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process or system.
• Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through the appropriate channels and verify implementation.
• Control further processing and delivery of nonconforming product until the deficiency is corrected.

Basic Education, Experience And Skills Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Good written and mathematical skills.
• Good communication and team working skills.
• Possesses color and/or appearance testing approval where applicable.
• Familiar with quality specifications and documentation in an automotive environment a plus.

Internal Training (Minimum Requirements)

• Dakkota Orientation
• Dakkota Vision and Culture
• Departmental Training
• Process 06 – Dakkota Production System
• Process 12 – Preventive, Corrective and Nonconformance Management
• Company Training
• Quality Mission Statement

Health, Safety And Physical Demand Requirements

• 50 pounds lifting.
• Able to tolerate standing for 8 hours or more.
• Occasional lifting, climbing, carrying, pulling, griping, grasping and reaching 11-64% of work day.
• Hand and eye coordination.

Risks Associated with Job Function

• None

Travel Requirements

None