Production Operator

SUMMARY OF POSITIONS:

Performs repetitive workstation operations to produce a Box Assembly, Body-in-White Vehicle or to assemble those components of a Box Assembly/Body-in-White Vehicle.

NOTE: Individuals will work 1st or 2nd shifts so must be willing to work on both.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs any assembly-type functions, using hand and/or power tools per the written standard work instructions.
• Ensure that the part flow to the line is maintained and take a proactive approach to maintaining production requirements.
• Verify the quality of the parts produced meet the designated Customer Requirements, and ensure all quality/environmental procedures, standard work instructions, temporary process change notifications and visual aids are followed.
• Free effort employees are to make decision on whether to five (5) hole vehicles to manage cycle time on the panel line.
• Report any problems or issues that may impact production and/or quality of the product, whether process or people related, to a member of Management or a Team Leader.
• Maintain consistent management of cycle time.
• Performs daily housekeeping and plant organizational requirements on the production floor.
• Shall be responsible for KUKA Toledo safety and accident prevention and follow all safety procedures as outlined in the Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).

AUTHORITIES:

Production Operators have the authority to stop production to notify and correct quality problems.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Maintain a team-oriented working environment that allows for individual differences and provide for individual growth.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policies and procedure manuals and operating instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Inspection skills: Ability to review/inspect components or assemblies to determine their acceptability or rejectability as dictated by specific customer requirements, the Corporate Appearance Standard or any functional requirements.
• Reasoning ability: Ability to apply commonsense understanding to perform detailed simple written or oral instruction. Ability to deal with problems inherent in working in a very diversified human atmosphere.

PREFERRED EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required for all new hires in all positions.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of one year in a like or similar capacity preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, stoop, crouch and stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms and keep balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee is required to perform repetitive work.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to vibration, repetitive motion, bending, lifting, reaching, pushing and/or pulling. Employees performing this job regularly use both manual and tools and powered hand tools (electric and/or air powered).
• Employees are occasionally exposed to lubricants to assist in the assembly of components.
• Employees are occasionally exposed to cleaning solvents during the assembly of components.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee works near powered motor vehicles, power tools, and automated assembly fixtures.

KUKA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21