Production Rework Tech III

ZF Group•Marysville, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Rework Tech III safely and promptly tears down and rebuilds non-conforming products on the rear beam axle rework line to meet established quality standards. The role involves repairing and evaluating axle products, supporting engineering and quality investigations, documenting findings, and maintaining safe, clean, and efficient work practices in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 4 years of related experience.
Understand and apply critical characteristics of operations.
Demonstrated ability to define component characteristics, such as machine surfaces, splines, threads, nicks, and bumps.
Proficiency applying mathematical calculations to work.
Problem-solving skills and ability to identify root causes and correct deficiencies.
Ability to read and follow Standard Work Instructions, Quality Notifications, and Non-Conforming Material Processes.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Ability to generate and write reports or summaries accurately and enter data into required systems, including Microsoft Office and digital applications.
Ability to understand and use Control Plans, PFMEA, and Process Quality Audits.
Ability to read and understand blueprints and engineering drawings and evaluate dimensional reports.
Strong ability to identify and accurately document component conditions.
Ability to become certified as a PIV (Powered Industrial Vehicle) operator.
Ability to use quality tools such as micrometers, calipers, and indicators.
Ability to apply knowledge of ISO 9001, TS16949, and ISO 14001 standards.
Ability to become certified in LOTO (Lockout/Tagout).
Demonstrated ability to rebuild an axle and set backlash within quality standards.
Product knowledge of axle or gear-driven assemblies.
Ability to read and understand metric and SAE measurements.
Effective written and oral communication skills and ability to understand work instructions in English.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in automotive technology and/or ASE or state-certified mechanic credentials.
Working knowledge of Lean concepts.
Basic SAP knowledge.
Ability to read blueprints and/or engineering drawings.
Ability to read and evaluate dimensional reports.
Basic knowledge of digital documentation applications.

Responsibilities

Teardown non-conforming products and rebuild products that are returned to the assembly line while maintaining the quality of reused components.
Perform required tooling and equipment changeovers for axle rebuilds.
Support Engineering in analyzing non-conforming products and warranty returns.
Repair customer-direct vendor-damaged products and prepare axles for customer service requirements.
Safely operate equipment and material-handling devices, including overhead cranes and lift assists, as well as pneumatic, hand, press, and electric tools.
Diagnose failure modes and report findings to assembly, supplier quality, or engineering teams.
Accurately record failure modes and details such as part and serial numbers.
Document scrapped components and reports through the SAP scanning process.
Conduct quality investigations, including measurement, visual inspection, and root cause analysis of rejects.
Perform and document in-process evaluations and checks, including poke-yoke checks.
Contain defective products and clean and inspect components for reuse or return to assembly.
Dispose of unsalvageable components according to disposition guides and metal type.
Perform preventive maintenance and maintain daily TPM records.
Master equipment as needed and maintain housekeeping in accordance with 5S standards.
Participate in continuous improvement efforts (ZFPS) and provide feedback.
Perform special projects and related tasks as requested.
Identify materials in accordance with Special and Non-Conforming Material Handling Processes.
Support new product and engineering-change launches.
Follow Control Plans and FMEAs and understand the production impact of scrap.
Manually set and adjust axle backlash and stretch to meet customer requirements.
Evaluate gear contact patterns to verify correct gear mesh.