Production Rework Tech I

ZF Group • Marysville, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Rework Tech I performs timely and safe repair and teardown of non-conforming products to meet established quality standards. The role may also prepare axles for customer service, support investigations of rejects and warranty returns, and return reusable products or components to production or assembly. The position requires safe operation of tools and material-handling equipment, accurate documentation of findings and scrap, and adherence to quality, safety, and housekeeping procedures.

The associate supports production and engineering activities, including containment and quality investigations, preventive maintenance, new-product and engineering-change launches, operator training, and continuous improvement. Work takes place in a plant environment with exposure to both office areas and the manufacturing floor, as well as gear lubricant, parts, and equipment-cleaning solutions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of related experience.
• Understanding of Critical Characteristics operations.
• Ability to define component characteristics, such as machine surfaces, splines, threads, nicks, and bumps.
• Basic knowledge of mathematical calculations.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and abilities.
• Ability to read and follow Standard Work Instructions, Quality Notifications, and Non-Conforming Material Processes.
• Ability to support the Team Leader role in line and operation functionality.
• Mechanical skills and aptitude.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms and understand work instructions in English.
• Ability to write reports or summaries and accurately enter data into systems.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Lean concepts.
• Level 4 proficiency on all ZF assembly rotational jobs.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, TS16949, and ISO14001 standards and their application.
• Knowledge of basic quality tools, including hand gauges, micrometers, and calipers.
• Familiarity with and ability to use the MS Office Suite.
• Basic SAP knowledge.
• Knowledge of Control Plans, PFMEA, and Process Quality Audits.
• Ability to read and evaluate dimensional reports.
• LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) training.
• Experience operating powered industrial vehicles (PIVs).
• Basic knowledge of digital documentation applications.

Responsibilities

• Teardown and repair non-conforming products and reintroduce repaired products to the assembly line.
• Support Engineering in analysis of non-conforming products and warranty returns.
• Repair customer-direct vendor-damaged products and prepare beam and drive axles for customer service requirements.
• Safely operate equipment and material-handling equipment, including overhead cranes and lift assists, as well as pneumatic tools, hand tools, and presses.
• Diagnose failure modes and report findings to the appropriate assembly, supplier quality, or engineering team.
• Accurately record failure modes and related details, including part and serial numbers.
• Document scrap components and report them through the SAP scanning process.
• Conduct quality investigations on rejects, including measurement, visual inspection, and root cause analysis.
• Perform in-process evaluations and checks, including poke-yoke checks, and maintain records of completed tasks.
• Contain defective products; clean and inspect reusable components for reuse or return to assembly.
• Dispose of unsalvageable components according to disposition guides and metal type.
• Perform preventive maintenance, maintain daily TPM records, and master equipment as needed.
• Assist with training new operators.
• Maintain housekeeping according to 5S standards and participate in ZFPS continuous-improvement efforts.
• Comply with ISO 9001, TS 16949, and ISO 14001 requirements.
• Perform special projects and related tasks as requested.
• Identify materials according to the Special and Non-Conforming Material Handling Process.
• Support new-product and engineering-change launches.
• Clean pallets and document the activity in controlled documentation applications.
• Understand Control Plans, FMEAs, and the impact of scrap on production.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401(k) plan
• Climate-controlled facility
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid bereavement
• Weekly payroll
• Annual safety shoe allowance
• Health care benefits, including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellness programs and incentives
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Strong diversity culture
• Supportive employee groups and community outreach activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED