Continuous Improvement Technician

Mercedes-Benz Group•Charleston, SC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Shape the future today. The world is changing. The question is, what will be our contribution to the outcome? We have set the pace in the field of mobility from the very beginning, and we will continue to do so. At Mercedes-Benz Vans, interdisciplinary teams are developing the mobility of tomorrow. Our goal is to make mobility safer, simpler, and more sustainable for people across the globe. Put your pioneering spirit to good use: This is your opportunity to make a contribution that extends far beyond your job title. At Mercedes-Benz Vans, we offer you the perfect environment for your professional and personal growth. Cutting-edge training and promising career opportunities will help you to foster and expand your professional skill set as well as your individual strengths. Think, try, and thrive with us in collaborative work environments that spark game-changing concepts. Job Overview: Primary purpose of the position is to build production aids (carts, racks, tool holders, basic tools, etc.) to assist manufacturing operations in Body, Paint, and Assembly Shops. Support internal customers by designing and building equipment needed to meet production goals. Focus on identifying and improving processes and using MPS (Lean) principles to implement successful results.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Able to perform the essential functions of the job
Self-motivated and self-directed
Experience working with hand tools is required
Experience using powered tools and equipment
Experience working with various materials; aluminum, plastics, steel, wood, etc.
Experience with Mercedes-Benz Production System or equivalent Lean system
Required: 2+ years of relevant manufacturing experience; OR Relevant certificate and 1+ years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Preferred: 3+ years of relevant experience; OR Relevant certificate and 2+ years of relevant experience
Conventional machining and/or welding experience preferred
Prefer experience in automotive manufacturing
Production process orientation and understanding
Familiarity with the Metric system

Responsibilities

Design & build manufacturing aids and equipment (e.g. carts, racks, jigs/fixtures, tool holders, etc.)
Work with internal customers, engineers, MPS experts to design equipment to fulfill project requests
Use data to objectively evaluate situations and build solutions which will result in measurable improvements
Operate powered tools and equipment and computerized machines to produce project components
Identify and reduce/eliminate manufacturing process wastes
Provide support needed to enable team members to self-implement projects
Be an “ambassador” for MPS and continuous improvement in the plant
Work on time-sensitive projects to support customer goals
Support 5S, continuous improvement process (CIP), standardization initiatives
Maintain flexibility to support changes in customer requests and project planning
Periodically adjust work schedule to install projects during non-production times (including after hours, weekends)
Participate in regularly scheduled team meetings
Perform other duties as assigned