Equipment Set-Up Tech I

GITI TIRE USA LTD•Richburg, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for preparation, set-up, start and running manufacturing equipment. Accountability also includes ensuring that jobs meet quality specifications, manufacturing standards and that safety procedures are followed while working to continuously improve quality and productivity of manufacturing operations.

Requirements

HS or GED required
Ideally 5 to 7 years’ direct experience in a passenger car tire manufacturing setting
Demonstrated problem solving ability
Experience of operating conventional machines and working in a production-oriented and results driven environment is applicable
Must possess basic skills to set up, load and unload material from manual and automated equipment with little supervision.
Must possess basic computer skills, data entry skills and the ability to operate and load simple computer programs to run the equipment
Ability to operate with speed and accuracy, and maintain a team player attitude
Demonstrate the ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment
Requires strong communication, interpersonal, business, technical, analytical, and planning skills
Displays leadership competencies, including ability to delegate, engage, and inspire others
Able to coach, and train line production workers to optimize production
Must have the ability to expedite solutions when situations arise
Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field

Nice To Haves

2-or 4-year technical related degree preferred

Responsibilities

Set-up, operate and troubleshoot equipment to produce parts to specification
Ensure maximum efficiency of set-up to include set-up time, materials, production rate and material consumption
Machine readiness -- inspect machinery, equipment and tooling prior to set-up
Identify issues, which adversely affect product requirements and communicate with appropriate department personnel for resolution
Perform routine maintenance and cleaning
Identify nonconforming materials/products and work with shift leader for resolution.
Ensure part quality meets established standards
Perform housekeeping duties
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices
Complete all shift documentation/paperwork
Shift hand-off -- go over job status and updates with incoming shift
React quickly to equipment downtime or other extraordinary condition, and must notify supervision whenever such conditions occur
Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications
Notifies maintenance department of machine malfunction
Resolve employee relationship issues, evaluate conflicts and determine disciplinary actions
Follow all standard operating procedures relevant to the job, position and department
Follow established company and department policies, procedures, work instructions and safety and environmental guidelines
Performs other job duties as assigned
Engage and retain high-performance standards and elevate level of responsibility and performance