Production Operator Intern (Work Based Learning)

Nokian Tyres•Dayton, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

General Duties & Functions Performs assigned activities on production line(s), including operation of equipment in accordance with work and safety instructions as well as production specifications and schedules Performs tasks efficiently with high attention to detail, ensuring achievement of volume, cost, and safety targets, as well as quality standards Serves as a resource to others by sharing information, production techniques and demonstrating functional tasks to assist newly assigned team members Assists in troubleshooting of shop floor problems pertaining to equipment, machines, raw materials, and design Monitors equipment, tools, process and systems to anticipate and/or detect non-routine issues that could lead to equipment malfunction, production delays and/or quality-related matters Loads materials into production systems in a timely and efficient manner, operates automation and production control systems as assigned Maintains clean and orderly work area and production equipment, ensuring adherence to health and safety requirements Openly and proactively shares feedback and recommendations with leaders for continual improvement in production operations, operating procedures and processes Lifts materials and tools manually as needed to position for proper machine loading, unloading and inspection Other duties as assigned Skills/Qualifications Ability to load and unload material from manual and automated equipment with little supervision Possess basic computer and data entry skills, including the ability to operate and load simple computer programs as required to run production equipment Demonstrates team spirit, shows flexibility and positive attitude as an active team contributor Demonstrates the ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment Demonstrates problem solving skills, is able to recognize and appropriately escalate issues when situations arise Ability to successfully complete pre-hire basic skills tests and assessments Ability to successfully pass pre-employment background check, physical exam and drug screening Must be legally authorized to work in the United States Physical Requirements and Demands Must be able to work standing and/or walking continuously throughout an 8-hour shift Frequent reaching, grasping, bending, and stooping Must be able to tolerate odor from raw materials, freshly cured tires and hot materials Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 75 lbs independently, and occasionally lift and/or move above shoulder height. Must be able to frequently engage in repetitive motions requiring substantial movement of the wrist, hands and/or fingers Adequate vision to read work instructions, job aids and guides, and detect imperfections in raw materials, tooling and finished product This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned Nokian Tyres is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.

Requirements

Ability to load and unload material from manual and automated equipment with little supervision
Possess basic computer and data entry skills, including the ability to operate and load simple computer programs as required to run production equipment
Demonstrates team spirit, shows flexibility and positive attitude as an active team contributor
Demonstrates the ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Demonstrates problem solving skills, is able to recognize and appropriately escalate issues when situations arise
Ability to successfully complete pre-hire basic skills tests and assessments
Ability to successfully pass pre-employment background check, physical exam and drug screening
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Must be able to work standing and/or walking continuously throughout an 8-hour shift
Frequent reaching, grasping, bending, and stooping
Must be able to tolerate odor from raw materials, freshly cured tires and hot materials
Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 75 lbs independently, and occasionally lift and/or move above shoulder height.
Must be able to frequently engage in repetitive motions requiring substantial movement of the wrist, hands and/or fingers
Adequate vision to read work instructions, job aids and guides, and detect imperfections in raw materials, tooling and finished product

Responsibilities

Performs assigned activities on production line(s), including operation of equipment in accordance with work and safety instructions as well as production specifications and schedules
Performs tasks efficiently with high attention to detail, ensuring achievement of volume, cost, and safety targets, as well as quality standards
Serves as a resource to others by sharing information, production techniques and demonstrating functional tasks to assist newly assigned team members
Assists in troubleshooting of shop floor problems pertaining to equipment, machines, raw materials, and design
Monitors equipment, tools, process and systems to anticipate and/or detect non-routine issues that could lead to equipment malfunction, production delays and/or quality-related matters
Loads materials into production systems in a timely and efficient manner, operates automation and production control systems as assigned
Maintains clean and orderly work area and production equipment, ensuring adherence to health and safety requirements
Openly and proactively shares feedback and recommendations with leaders for continual improvement in production operations, operating procedures and processes
Lifts materials and tools manually as needed to position for proper machine loading, unloading and inspection
Other duties as assigned