Job Details

Machine Maintenance and Equipment Monitoring Duties:

• Sets up weld fixtures or assemblies assigned to production operators in accordance with MIOSHA standards and company procedures.
• Troubleshoots equipment failures and problems with appropriate personnel.
• Reteaches weld points and robotic moves as needed to improve or repair welding process.
• Starts machine to obtain first run workpiece and verifies dimensional tolerances.
• Changes mig tips and wire replacement.
• Responsible for assigned PM’s on cell/equipment and for documentation and completion percentage.
• Monitors equipment for proper operation. Helps to diagnose and repair weld equipment.
• Reports equipment failures and unusual sounds or actions while operating equipment. Fills out necessary work orders and or PCA’s (Process Change Authorizations) when needed.
• Works with other departments (maintenance, quality, engineering etc) on weld and machine quality and makes adjustments improve function of equipment and quality of weld.
• Set up and program new jobs on initial run. Fills out proper paperwork and turns into supervisor.
• Assists engineering personnel in testing and evaluating welding equipment, metals and alloys.
• Evaluates data and conducts experiments to develop application of new equipment or improved techniques, procedures or practices.

Leadership Duties:

• Instructs operators or other workers in machine setup and operation.
• Assists in the coordination of prioritization of activities of production personnel to meet customer, plant and management requirements.
• Assists in ensuring effective utilization of manpower to minimize overtime requirements. Learns production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Communicates current and past quality issues to associates in department.
• Maintain accurate and complete production and quality records.
• Creates labels for area when needed.
• Follow up on instructions, quality paperwork, and other process updates to ensure consistency in department.
• Inspects components and assemblies visually for quality defects including scrap marks, rust, burrs, lamination, etc.

• Instructs operators or other workers in machine set up and operation.
• Lead and maintain the team’s 5S excellence and adherence. 
• Willing to participate in leadership development training and classes.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities. Drives CI projects.
• Support company initiatives such as: TS16949 & ISO 14001 compliance and TPM for the production area
• Performs all duties and operates machinery & equipment according to MIOSHA standards and company procedures using required safety equipment (gloves, sleeves, ear plugs, etc.).

• Punctual and regular attendance is required.
• Able and willing to work any shift assigned.

• Keeps work areas clean and orderly.
• Assumes other duties as directed by supervisor.
• Assumes lead role in absence of coordinator.
• Enters Production Reports in coordinator’s absence
• Attends close out meeting in absence of coordinator.