1st Shift LEM Cell Team Member

DRiV•Skokie, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

DRiV is a global leader in automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78,000 team members working at over 300 sites worldwide. The company operates through four business groups: Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air, and Powertrain, driving advancements in global mobility with technology solutions for diverse markets. This specific role is for a 1st Shift LEM Cell Team Member, classified as Non-Exempt, with a general pay range of $20 - $25/hr. The position requires knowledge and skills beyond a basic operator, focusing on troubleshooting manufacturing equipment, machinery, or information systems to meet production and quality standards. Team members are expected to adhere to safety, health, and environmental guidelines and report any issues impacting production to the Operations Supervisor.

Requirements

Proficient with tools, programs, and equipment needed to perform job duties.
Work assignments are fairly routine, and work is closely supervised.
Typically, 1 – 2 years of experience (Associate Level).
Set-up machines and systems used to complete work (Core Level).
Troubleshoot equipment (Core Level).
Complete quality inspections (Core Level).
Works under general supervision (Core Level).
Typically, 2 – 4 years of experience (Core Level).
Assist others when complex issues arise in area of expertise (Senior Level).
Able to program machines and equipment and has the skills to work in various areas of the manufacturing facility (Senior Level).
Works independently to complete assignments (Senior Level).
Might interface with Engineering and Quality Technicians to resolve issues or handle special projects/requests (Senior Level).
Experience for each level will vary somewhat and depends on Apprenticeship requirements for the sub-categories requiring such training.
Climb/Balance: Regularly required.
Stooping: Regularly required.
Kneeling: Regularly required.
Crouch/Crawl: Regularly required.
Bending: Regularly required.
Standing: Regularly required.
Handle Materials: Regularly required.
Manipulate Objects: Regularly required.
Vision: Ability to see objects up close or at a distance, in color, adjust focus, and use peripheral vision regularly.
Lifting: continuously lifting objects weighing 5lb – 20lb, frequently lifting objects 20lb – 40lb, and occasionally or seldom lifting objects 40lb – 75lb.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of high school highly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform duties in assigned work areas, including machine and specialized equipment operations, mill operations, shipping and receiving, materials handling, warehouse and dock, quality, laser cutting, mold cleaning, and high-rise/turret truck operations.
Set up, operate, or shut down equipment and run computer programs to complete and document work assignments.
Follow safety procedures and DRIV’s safety policy at all times, and immediately notify the Operations Supervisor of any unsafe or hazardous working conditions.
Follow Quality Management System requirements and suggest improvements for the work unit and efficiencies between work units.
Perform visual and functional inspections according to engineering drawings/specifications and general quality inspection.
Be certified or have the ability to be certified to complete 1st article checks.
Precisely follow written instructions on press cards, standard work, or work instructions.
Perform 5S housekeeping and work area cleaning tasks.
Resolve minor issues that hinder or slow progress in the work area.
Perform other tasks and assignments consistent with knowledge and training.
Setup, operate, and maintain equipment in the LEM cell, including a sheet processing line, screen printer, mold press, and mechanical press.
Perform one-piece flow processes in a multi-person workstation.
Complete daily production paperwork, including piece-count sheets, quality check sheets, move tickets, and production tracking requirements.
Identify discrepancies in the product compared to samples and according to quality acceptance criteria.
Perform die exchanges and locate/return dies to correct locations.
Perform inspection and packaging operations.
Move parts by hand or by using a manual or powered truck.
Use measuring instruments to take accurate measurements.