Production Operator

Autocar, LLC; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Job summary

Autocar, LLC in Birmingham, Alabama, is seeking a Production Operator to function in self-directed work groups and help operate the Assembly line to meet production goals.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, more than one year in a vehicle manufacturing or industrial environment, and strong skills reading drawings, BOMs, and using Word and Excel. The role also involves quality control, data gathering, feedback, and training new team members.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Over one year of experience in a vehicle manufacturing/industrial environment preferred.
• Solid working knowledge of Word and Excel and ability to read a BOM.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings; mechanical aptitude.
• Support 5S, quality control and data collection for shortages/defects.

Responsibilities

• Function in self-directed work groups to operate the Assembly line.
• Gather data for part shortages and repetitive defects.
• Provide feedback to supervisors and QC, participate in root cause problem solving.
• Train new employees to meet expectations at assigned stations.
• Oversee or perform installations outside standard conditions at multiple stations.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Read BOM

Read drawings

Mechanical aptitude

5S

Quality control

Data collection

Root cause analysis

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Who Are We Looking For?

Autocar is looking for individuals that thrive in a team-based environment, for a company focused on attaining goals. The primary responsibility of the Production Operator will be to function in self-directed work groups/teams, responsible for the productive operation of the Assembly line.

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Over one year of experience in a vehicle manufacturing/industrial environment preferred
• A solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and ability to open and read a Bill of Materials
• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings; Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
• Perform backflushes correctly and insure the 5s is followed
• Ensure quality control is met
• Help gather relevant data for part shortages and repetitive defects
• Provide Feedback to supervisors and QC
• Participate in root cause problem solving
• Train new employees to meet expectations in assigned workstations
• Be able to oversee or perform installations outside of the standard conditions
• Be able to perform the work at four stations within the department or other departments

WORK CONDITIONS:

Standard manufacturing plant environment with moderate noise level. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as safety glasses and steel toe shoes will be required and reimbursed in manufacturing, or industrial areas.

BENEFITS:

Autocar offers an attractive compensation and benefits package: hourly wage and benefits including health, dental, vision and life insurance, paid vacation, holidays, tuition reimbursement and a 401(k) plan.