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1st Shift Assembly Trainer

THK Rhythm North America Co., LTD
Sparta, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/16/2025

POSITION SUMMARY

The Trainer position will directly support up to 7 production technicians with training, technical needs, and production assistance. This hourly employee reports directly to the Production Supervisor.

MAJOR DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES

· Inspects and measures assembled work pieces to verify conformance to specifications.

· Trains, oversees, and assists in machine startup.

· Conducts routine safety and equipment inspections.

· Trains technicians on how to record proper operating and material information for production.

· Trains technicians on proper operation of equipment and changeovers.

· Assists technicians during machine changeovers.

· Performs housekeeping to maintain production and operations in neat and orderly condition.

· Participates in problem solving to make necessary equipment repairs or process corrections to maintain required production quality and volume.

· Provides production or operation support as directed by supervisor or other management.

· Tracks training progress of new technicians

· Performs component and finished goods material handling when needed.

· Responds and dispositions Red Alarms.

· Assists in removal and disposal of shavings.

· Conducts Observation Reports at required frequency.

· Fills in for absent technicians when necessary.

· In the absence of the team leader, the trainer will serve as backup person.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

· As a minimum, have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

· Minimum of one year of employment at TRNA or direct hire based on past experience.

· Working knowledge of Kaizen activities.

· Able to use calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and various other measurement tools required for the job.

· Ability to explain and do all start-up, equipment, and Pokayoke checks.

· Ability to understand and explain all processes and inspection checks.

· Ability to understand and explain lot control and other parts tracking.

· Ability to show proper use of gages and equipment and recommend gage training.

· Understands production reporting and flow of communications

· Ability to do all tool changes, tool sets, and adjustments.

· Understands basic KPIs such as Operational Availability, PPH, and Scrap PPM.

· Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

· Ability to use sound judgment and reasoning.

· Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.

· Able to troubleshoot using standard TRNA problem solving tools.

· Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.49 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • Night shift

Supplemental Pay:

  • Overtime pay

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17

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