Manufacturing Associate I/II A Shift

Aumovio•New Braunfels, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Manufacturing Associates operate machines that manufacture electronic printed circuit boards for automotive radar detection. Our radar detection products alert drivers to take action when necessary to help save lives everyday.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Must be at least 18 years of age
0-2 years of manufacturing or logistics experience
Must be able to read, write & speak English
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Ability to work in a manufacturing shop floor environment
Ability to stand at a workstation for extended periods (10+ hour shifts) and perform tasks in a stationary position
Ability to lift, carry, and move materials up to 40 lbs unassisted, and heavier items with assistance or material handling equipment
Ability to perform frequent and coordinated two‑handed tasks involving continuous finger, hand, wrist, and arm movements, requiring fine motor control, steady grip, and precise alignment
Ability to maintain balance and stability while handling and transporting materials
Ability to reach, bend, and stoop, and perform repetitive movements
Ability to push and pull carts, trays, and material containers as part of normal production flow
Ability to work in an environment with continuous background noise and sounds generated by production equipment and material handling processes
Ability to perform computer-based tasks (data entry, documentation, communication), including use of computer systems, software applications, and the ability to read and interpret information displayed on a computer screen and hand-held devices
Ability to maintain control of small parts and assemblies to prevent damage or product loss
Ability to maintain visual awareness and focus to inspect parts, verify orientation, read screens, and identify defects or abnormalities
Ability to maintain hand-eye coordination to safely and efficiently handle and position components during production operations
Frequently work at a consistent production pace in a cycle-based manufacturing environment
Frequently move between workstations, warehouse, and production areas to support team operations
Frequently observe work processes, monitor performance, and respond to issues in real time
Must wear company-provided PPE, including ensuring ESD safety-toed shoes maintain continuous grounding, and wearing an ESD smock, and other required protective equipment as necessary

Responsibilities

Operate production equipment and processes
Follow defined Standard Work Instructions (SWI) and provide input for improvement
Perform workstation audits and inspections and follow-up on abnormalities
Determine and react if operating conditions become abnormal
Perform complete preventative maintenance routines utilizing established checklists designed to return the equipment to the original state (training provided)
Actively preserve normal conditions of equipment and/or processes
Perform first response troubleshooting and minor first line maintenance activities during line down situations.
Follow established safety, production, and quality procedures
Participate in the team’s daily start-up communications meeting, assigns work, and establishes job rotation
Maintain personal training documentation/status including any on-the-job training
Ensure individual compliance for all established policies and procedures
Ensure team achieves daily 5S+1, Quality, Delivery, Kaizen, and Cost goals
Employ various problem-solving techniques (5 Why, 8 D, Cause and Effect, and Fishbone Diagrams, etc.) to drive problems to permanent corrective action
Participate in teams Kaizen activities to ensure continuous improvement within the work cell