Assembly Operator / Paint Line Operator (E shift)
About The Position
Hitachi Astemo is a Tier 1 supplier of world-class products to the global automotive market, with over 3,600 employees in three U.S. manufacturing plants. They are seeking Assembly Operators who are comfortable with a high-speed production process and possess attention to detail to ensure quality products. Candidates must be able and available to train and work on available shifts, including mandatory overtime. The role involves working according to operator instruction sheets, checking product dimensions, changing simple parts, visually inspecting for defects, inputting data, maintaining a clean work area, complying with quality standards (TS16949 and ISO14000), suggesting continuous improvement programs, and communicating machine issues.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment to achieve production goals including cycle time, Takt time, scrap rates, etc.
- Sufficient reading and writing ability to follow work order instructions and prepare simple production reports.
- Basic math skills.
- Sufficient manual dexterity to operate machines properly.
- Sufficient visual acuity (corrected) to read instructions, operates machines, and visually inspects parts products.
- Physical ability to do work requiring frequent stooping and bending.
- Physical strength sufficient to lift and carry 40 pounds frequently.
- Must have acceptable scores on pre-employment assessments.
- Minimum of three (3) years manufacturing experience with preference in paint line operation.
- Prop shaft experience is required.
- Physical strength sufficient to lift and carry 25 pounds to shoulder height repeatedly.
- Physical ability to handle 55gal drum in and out of designated area.
Nice To Haves
- Manufacturing / industrial experience preferred specifically in electronic/mechanical equipment assembly or high speed equipment operation.
Responsibilities
- Work according to operator instruction sheets and/or verbal instructions to effectively perform operations.
- Check products and/or component dimensions with use of various indicators and gauges as described in procedures or work instructions.
- Change simple parts and fixtures to facilitate changeover of product types.
- Visually and manually check for defects in product or workmanship.
- Input data daily to maintain charts and reports to support manufacturing, engineering, quality, material control, and sales.
- Maintain clean and orderly work area utilizing the 5S policy in all aspects of processes, procedures and daily activities.
- Comply with work instructions and procedures to ensure manufacture of products, which conform to TS16949 and ISO14000 and customer quality standards.
- Suggest and implement continuous improvement programs.
- Communicate machine issues and failures with support staff and co-worker.
- Operate paint line equipment according to work instructions precisely to effectively perform operations.
- Prepare paint solvent mix for the paint line.
- Load and unload prop shafts to paint line overhead conveyor.
- Conduct reports such as In-process inspection, equipment verification standard, and production report etc.
- Use bar code system to report production.
- Able to follow precise safety work instructions.
Benefits
- Drug screen and background checks
- Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V)
- Reasonable accommodation for application process
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
