Production Worker 2- Power Step Dept. 1st shift

Job Purpose:
Accountable for planning and organizing components and tools to perform efficient mechanical assembly of automotive parts and subassemblies.

Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL/MAJOR ELEMENTS OF POSITION

• Prepares work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists; gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials for work cell.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and subassemblies.
• Verifies specifications by measuring completed component.
• Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Perform Quality inspections - Documents actions by completing production and quality forms.
• Trains and orients new line employees
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Necessary to Successfully Perform this Position:

• Mechanical Aptitude
• Packaging
• In feed/Unload Parts
• Assembly
• Apply Tape
• Label Product

Safe and Competent Equipment Operation:

• Tape gun
• Manual Pallet jack
• Rivet gun
• Air & battery drill
• Bander
• Pneumatic, hydraulic, and arbor press
• Torque wrench
• Air ratchet
• Hand tools

Competencies

Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Cost Consciousness – Develops and implements cost saving measures; Conserves organizational resources.

Customer Service – Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Design – Demonstrates attention to detail.

Innovation – Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas.

Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Completes tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization’s goals and values; Supports affirmative actions and respects diversity.

Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity – Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent certification
• Two (2) year previous manufacturing or related experience

Key Areas for Results Measurement:

• Safety – PPE and Housekeeping Requirements
• Quality – Meets Specifications
• Delivery
• Costs – Labor/Material
• Teamwork

Working Conditions

This position works within a manufacturing, assembly and distribution facility. This may include working around moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and hot and cold conditions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

This position could require the ability to lift up to 50lbs and bend and stand.

Direct Reports

N/A

Experience

• 1 - 2 years: Prepares work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists; gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials for work cell. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and subassemblies. Verifies specifications by measuring completed component.

Education

• High School or better