Setup Operator
About The Position
The Setup Operator performs setup, daily equipment and tooling maintenance, and troubleshooting for department machines and auxiliary equipment. The role includes setting up machines using a pull-by-Kanban system, preparing jigs externally for required production runs, and carrying out the setup, processing, and operation of department machines. The operator maintains machines, jigs, and other assigned equipment, supports preventive maintenance systems, and keeps machines and jigs in 5S condition. The position uses Toyota Production System (TPS) techniques to standardize processes, reduce variation, identify and eliminate waste, and proactively address abnormalities. It also supports safety, environmental, quality, and productivity standards; completes required operational records; and participates in training and development to build technical skills.
Requirements
- Ability to set up machines using a pull-by-Kanban system.
- Ability to set jigs externally for required runs and troubleshoot machine and jig issues.
- Ability to set up, process, and operate department machines.
- Ability to perform daily equipment checks and maintenance.
- Ability to maintain 5S standards and preventive maintenance systems.
- Ability to use TPS techniques for process standardization, variation reduction, and waste elimination.
- Knowledge of applicable safety regulations, PPE requirements, and company safety procedures.
- Knowledge of procedures concerning hazardous waste, spill response, and plant security.
- Ability to maintain required productivity, quality, environmental, and safety standards.
- Ability to complete manual and computer records, files, and logs.
Responsibilities
- Set up machines based on the pull-by-Kanban system and set jigs externally for required runs.
- Troubleshoot machine and jig issues.
- Set up, process, and operate department machines.
- Perform daily operation checks and maintenance on machines, jigs, and other assigned equipment.
- Maintain the 5S condition of machines and jigs.
- Maintain the preventive maintenance systems for jigs and daily equipment.
- Use TPS techniques to standardize current and new processes and methods, reduce process variation, identify waste, and eliminate waste.
- Anticipate abnormalities and find solutions to correct them.
- Participate in evaluations of machines, tools, and equipment to analyze problems.
- Comply with safety regulations, PPE requirements, and company safety policies and procedures.
- Perform or participate in 5S housekeeping, accident investigations, safety audits, and related activities.
- Maintain knowledge of procedures for hazardous waste, spill response, and plant security.
- Maintain and develop productivity and quality standards covering IATF 16949, ISO 14001, environmental and safety requirements, quality, job performance, setups, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and maintenance and repair operations.
- Complete required manual and computer records, files, and logs of department or shift activities, including equipment problems, utility operations, maintenance, and repairs.
- Perform or participate in training and development as needed to increase technical skills within the department, using a flexible schedule.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
