Production Technician

JING-JIN ELECTRIC; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

JJENA is seeking a Production Technician to produce quality parts and support manufacturing by meeting rate and cycle-time standards. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and productivity in an automotive assembly environment.

The candidate will follow standard work, participate in Lean activities, perform quality checks, and assist with equipment maintenance and changeovers. 3+ years manufacturing experience preferred in a climate-controlled plant.

Qualifications

• Academic degree: High diploma or substitution of practical experience.
• Major: manufacturing technology, automation or related experience.
• Years of industry experience: 3 minimum of proven years of manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Attend Daily Shift Meeting and follow standard work for safety, quality and productivity.
• Perform quality checks on parts per instructions and quality alerts.
• Participate in Lean initiatives (Kaizen, 5S) and use Problem-Solving tools (5-Why, 8D).
• Install, repair and maintain machinery and equipment on the line.
• Support troubleshooting to minimize downtime and assist with changeovers when required.
• Maintain 5S standards and escalate issues to supervision as needed.
• Backfill for absenteeism and rotate positions to support cross-training.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Lean methods

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Quality checks

Education

High diploma or practical experience

Manufacturing technology

Automation experience

Job description

The Production Technician will produce quality parts and support the manufacturing process by ensuring we producing parts at rate/cycle time and processes to meet Customer(s) and JJENA standards with the automotive assembly operation.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Attend Daily Shift Meeting;
• Follow standard work: role of the Production Technician is to follow and apply the best standards to build part in order to ensure safety, quality, and productivity.
• Consistently practice safe work behaviors, including wearing PPE, attending training, reporting unsafe acts or conditions, performing self-audits, etc.
• Perform quality checks on parts, in accordance with standard work and/or special instructions form Quality Alerts, Red Rabbits, etc.
• Participate in projects and/or work team focused on identifying and/or implementing improvements using Lean Manufacturing method (Kaizen, 5S, etc.) or Problem-Solving techniques (5-Why, 8D, process mapping, etc.).
• Follow company work rules, policies, and procedures
• Install and maintain 5S standards
• Carry out Process to correct Quality and Production Standards within cycle time
• Escalate issues to Team Leader/ Shift Supervisor as necessary
• Monitor and maintain equipment to ensure it is always in good working condition.
• Support troubleshooting and resolving equipment downtime issues
• Participate in tool changes/changeover on the line when required.
• Install, repair and maintain machinery and/or equipment
• Support team to ensure machines function properly through troubleshooting and maintenance service.
• Participate in system (EMS) procedures and work instructions.
• Participate in rotation of positions/duties if/when needed to support cross-training and/or backfill for absenteeism
• Assist with any additional tasks as assigned by the company.

Education & Experience

• Academic degree:High diploma or substitution of practical experience
• Major:manufacturing technology, automation or related experience
• Language skills or level：NA
• Years of industry experience: 3 minimum of proven years of manufacturing experience

Physical Requirements

Positions at JJENA may require the following: alternating between sitting and standing; climbing stairs, ladders, scaffolding or ramps; crouching/stooping; driving; near/far visual acuity; fine motor manipulation; gross motor manipulation; hearing; keyboarding; kneeling; lifting/carrying; moving objects; peripheral visual acuity; pushing or pulling; reaching overhead or below; repetitive task performance; sitting; speaking; standing; using foot or leg controls; walking. Must wear safety gear, such as goggles/glasses and gloves.

Our production facility is a climate-controlled environment. There is no long-term exposure to dangerously loud noise or extreme temperatures.

Cognitive Requirements

Cognitive abilities include executing tasks independently; learning and/or memorizing tasks; maintaining concentration/focus on tasks; working with/in close proximity to, other people.

All salaried team members are expected to perform their duties/responsibilities in a timely manner. Although they may not have set schedules, they are expected to either be at work on a schedule agreed upon by their manager or be available via phone/text/Teams if working remotely (authorized situations only).

JJENA is an equal opportunity employer.

Note to Third Parties:

JJENA is not currently seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time. Thank you.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, for any employer, at the time of application and must be able to provide valid proof documents if hired. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

JJE North America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, JJE will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.