Production Operator

Magna International•Battle Creek, MI

About The Position

The Production Operator operates production equipment safely and efficiently and is responsible for the quality of products made within a team environment. The role includes loading and unloading equipment, making basic tool changes when required, operating a production cell and peripheral equipment, maintaining equipment and work areas, and completing assigned preventive maintenance. Operators perform timely quality checks, identify and tag products entering or leaving the cell, complete documentation legibly, and work toward daily production targets. The position also involves communicating with peers and supervisors, assisting other departments as needed, and participating in lean activities. The work is primarily in a manufacturing plant with temperature extremes, loud noise, and considerable tow motor traffic. The operator must be able to perform essential functions on the plant floor and interact with team members, management, customers, and suppliers. Flexible hours and overtime may be required, and the employee must be available to work across three shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree.
Able to work well with others and build and maintain positive employee relations.
Able to work flexible hours and overtime and be available across three shifts.
Able to use standard hand and measuring tools.
Able to understand written instructions.

Nice To Haves

Past experience operating production equipment.
Past experience in an automotive production environment.
Ability to work to blueprints.

Responsibilities

Promote and practice safety, promptly addressing hazards, defective equipment, and unsafe conditions.
Follow company rules and guidelines to comply with MIOSHA standards.
Load and unload production equipment as instructed and perform basic tool changes when required.
Maintain equipment and work areas in a clean and organized manner.
Operate the production cell and peripheral equipment efficiently.
Ensure products meet customer and CCMi quality expectations and complete quality checks accurately and promptly.
Read basic measuring devices.
Communicate clearly and courteously with peers and supervisors.
Perform assigned preventive maintenance on equipment.
Identify and tag products entering or leaving the cell.
Complete documentation legibly and promptly.
Assist other departments as needed.
Meet daily production targets.
Participate in lean activities teams as needed.