Press 1 Die Set Up- 3rd Shift

Thai Summit America Corporation; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Thai Summit America Corporation in Howell, Michigan, seeks a production operator to set dies, load coils, and run press lines. Responsibilities include tool setup, tooling construction, quality checks, and TPM participation.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year in manufacturing; press operation experience preferred. Knowledge of ERP systems and forklift/crane licensing will be advantageous.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of manufacturing experience.
• One year Press Operation experience preferred.
• General knowledge of quality systems.
• Able to identify sheet metal/aluminum defects.
• Basic knowledge using an ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Set presses with dies and automation tooling.
• Load stamping dies onto press bolsters.
• Assist in building automation tooling.
• Offload coils from semi-trucks with coil grabber.
• Load aluminum/steel coils onto press lines.
• Maintain proper paperwork, e.g. CRRF, check-sheets, scrap room records.
• Crane & Fork Truck inspection (licenses required).
• Maintain die storage areas and clean the scrap basement.
• Participate in TPM and 5-S processes.
• Assist on production lines when needed.

Skills

Press operation

Crane license

Fork truck license

Coil handling

Quality control

TPM processes

Erp system knowledge

Die setting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Are you a hard working individual with a positive attitude? We’d love to meet you. Let’s talk!!

Since 1987, Thai Summit America has built a strong stamping and assembly operation in the United States. Our success is attributable to our talented Associates who are committed to a tradition of excellence and craftsmanship.

Our Mission

The mission of the Human Resources Department is to provide Associate services and programs aimed at attracting and retaining satisfied, quality Associates to continuously improve Thai Summit America Corporation’s competitive edge. These efforts are guided by equity and fairness for the benefit of all Associates and the company. We value diversity. Our workforce is comprised of many cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds and abilities.

Thai Summit America Corporation’s careers include Sales, Administration, Engineering, Production, Skilled Trades, Finance, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, Information Technology and Human Resources. Associate development and career ambitions are important to Thai Summit Group, and developing employees in the context of changing business needs will help us stay competitive into the future.

At Will Employer. EEOC. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Current Michigan Job Listings

Location: Howell, MI

Job Id:344

# of Openings:3

Primary Job Function:

Setting dies and various sized automation tooling, fork truck and crane operating (internally licensed), load/unload coils & sheet metal. Operation of the press line, racking of the parts produced, quality control, housekeeping and participation in TPM activities, forklift driving and metal rework of the parts. Accomplish any and all work assignments as directed Management.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Set presses with dies and automation tooling.
• Load stamping dies onto press bolsters.
• Assist in building automation tooling.
• Offload coils from semi-trucks with coil grabber.
• Load aluminum/steel coils onto press lines.
• Maintain proper paperwork, e.g. CRRF, check-sheets, scrap room records, coil tracking, etc.
• Crane/Fork Truck inspection (licenses required)
• Maintain die storage areas and responsible to clean the scrap basement.
• Maintain housekeeping requirements to ensure a safe work environment.
• Participate in improvement activities using 5-S / TPM processes.
• Required to assist on productions lines when needed.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of manufacturing experience.
• One year Press Operation experience preferred.
• General knowledge of quality systems.
• Able to identify sheet metal/aluminum defects.
• Basic knowledge using an ERP system.

Internal Training Requirements:

• Benefits orientation
• Crane & Fork Truck License Training
• Environmental, Health & Safety Training:
  • Pedestrian Safety
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Incident Reporting
  • Lockout Tagout
  • Hazardous Communication
  • Ergonomics, Work Area & Safety Management
  • Fire Extinguisher Training
  • Shock Proof, Unqualified Training
• PLEX System Training

Health, Safety and Physical Demand Requirements:

• Frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting, climbing, carrying, pulling, griping, grasping, twisting, bending, stooping and reaching throughout the work day
• Hand and eye coordination
• Ability to climb/step up and down bolsters several times daily
• Ability to tolerate standing for 8 hours or more

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