FIPG Operator

Hi-Lex Controls•Cusseta, AL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1946, HI-LEX is a leading supplier of window regulators, door modules, power lift gate systems, and mechanical control cables primarily serving the automotive industry, but also the power sports, marine, construction equipment, and medical device sectors. Headquartered in Takarazuka, Japan (near Osaka), and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), HI-LEX employs more than 12,000 associates across its global footprint. In the Americas region, HI-LEX has grown steadily in the region, and now has ten (10) manufacturing facilities across the the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. In the U.S., HI-LEX operates under three divisions: HI-LEX America in Battle Creek, Michigan; HI-LEX Controls in Hudson, Litchfield, and Hazel Park, Michigan; and Daedong HI-LEX of America in Cusseta, Alabama. The company’s automotive center is in Rochester Hills, Michigan which consists of finance, sales, engineering, testing, and program management. Website: HI-LEX.com Summary: Operates FIPG (Foam In Place Gasket) machine in a safe manner, producing quality parts to production requirements. Uses formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, and computer scanning devices and instructions where interpretation is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED program preferred.
Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
Knowledge of blueprints and SPC.
Some computer experience is helpful.
Product knowledge or similar experience is helpful.
Operate cable assembly machines
Attentiveness
Ability to understand and follow directions
Manual dexterity
Physical stamina

Nice To Haves

(Preferably Microsoft Office)

Responsibilities

Performs product problem solving and corrective action.
Provides daily communication of activities to the supervisor.
Takes ownership of problems and attempts to find resolution.
Performs process and equipment adjustments when necessary.
Notifies responsible departments on potential safety, quality, and equipment issues to address the problems
Monitors and tracks area performance to target.
Needs to have the ability to react to changing conditions and environment.
Be able to make decisions with little or no direction.
Effectively communicate to other shifts and/or departments to resolve Mfg. issues.
Repairs minor machine problems.
Performs other duties as necessary.