Production Team Member

Purem by Eberspächer•Louisville, IL

About The Position

The Production Team Member loads and unloads components into robotic weld cells, canning, stuffing, and other assembly stations. The role operates equipment such as robotic weld cells and other assembly equipment to produce component parts or complete exhaust systems. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The role requires maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work area; following policies, procedures, instructions, and management direction; and supporting Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement practices. The employee identifies production problems and unsafe conditions or behaviors and reports safety concerns to a supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Consistent attendance and punctuality; dependability and ability to follow instructions and management direction.
Willingness and flexibility to work a variety of shifts covering all days of the week as needed.
Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice as determined by the business.

Nice To Haves

At least three months of related experience and/or training in a production manufacturing environment.
Entry-level knowledge of welding and metal-forming techniques and processes.

Responsibilities

Select appropriate parts to load into welding fixtures or cells.
Clamp work pieces into a holding fixture on a machine bed or turntable.
Start machines, observe welding operations, and inspect welds for defects.
Label exhaust systems or components and load them onto leak-testing fixtures.
Scan completed parts, perform leak tests, and load parts onto in-process flow racks.
Record setup and production data.
Participate in audit processes.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the assigned work area.
Support and participate in continuous improvement efforts, including Kaizen, 5S, and TPM.
Operate machines safely and identify and immediately report unsafe work behaviors, areas, or methods to a supervisor.
Identify and respond to production problems, including raw-material shortages, inventory issues, out-of-spec raw materials, and quality issues.
Follow policies, procedures, instructions, and management direction; support organizational goals and values.
Observe safety and security procedures and support implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles as directed by management.