Production Associate

JOB SUMMARY:   

Performs seat assembly operations on a production line. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Team Members  will work a self-directed workforce.  
• Ensure that all quality, safety, and productivity standards are maintained
• Identify safety improvement opportunities and generate safety resolutions throughout the workplace
• Ensure that Team Members are reliable, do their best, and are always striving to deliver high-quality products to our customers
• Recognize scrap, defects, or quality issues 
• Operate quickly to resolve quality problems, and consistently review quality alerts and metrics
• Complete product repairs; if needed 
• Participate in improvements of Standard Work Instruction changes and updates
• Perform all fast-paced automotive assembly duties and achieve high-quality standards
• Guarantee that Standard Work Instructions are followed 
• Enhance and support continuous improvement efforts
• Adhere to all policies and procedures
• Inspect equipment, tools, structures, or materials to identify repair needs or other defects
• The ability to rotate and achieve all duties associated work cell(s) by learning all task 
• Maintain and/or exceed production targets 
• Completes assembly tasks in accordance with standardized work processes, quality goals and manufacturing schedule.
• Controls non-conforming material.
• Reports defects in parts/material to the Team Leader, Production Supervisor or Quality immediately.
• Performs seat teardowns and/or minor rework on or offline.
• Maintains integrity of tooling and equipment necessary to perform work; makes minor adjustments on equipment as needed.
• Initiates, recommends or provides solutions through appropriate channels; participates in Kaizen/MPS activities.
• Works in a manner that promotes teamwork among fellow associates.
• Completes all paperwork associated with the job assignment in an accurate and timely manner.

 Note:  If there is reason to believe that any equipment, or physical condition of the workplace is likely to endanger the employee or co-worker, or is in contravention of OSHA and MISOHA, notify management immediately. If there is any reason to believe that any equipment, physical condition of the workplace or assigned task is likely to jeopardize customer’s requirements, internal requirements or the quality of tests results and/or equipment build, notify management immediately.  Authorities as detailed in our Quality System for ISO/TS16949 2009 including but not limited to Corrective and Preventative Actions, Control of Documents, Control of Records, Internal Audits and Control of Nonconforming Product.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE: 

High School Diploma or Equivalent 

EXPERIENCE:   

• Manufacturing or Seating Building experience, a plus; but not needed

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:  

• Team oriented, 
• Communicates well with others
• Able to interact with people at all levels and departments.  
• Detailed oriented.        
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WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL ABILITIES:   

Work performed in a manufacturing plant environment. Exposed to varying temperature within plant depending upon external temperature.  Continuously performs fine finger movements, grips/grasps, push/pulls, bends/stoops, stands, and lifts and carries parts up to thirty (30) lbs.  Must be available to work overtime including weekends and holidays.