Production Associate

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs seat assembly operations on a production line.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Team Members will work in a self-directed workforce.

· Ensure that all quality, safety, and productivity standards are maintained · Identify safety improvement opportunities and generate safety resolutions throughout the workplace · Ensure that Team Members are reliable, do their best, and are always striving to deliver high-quality products to our customers · Recognize scrap, defects, or quality issues · Operate quickly to resolve quality problems, and consistently review quality alerts and metrics · Complete product repairs, if needed · Participate in improvements of Standard Work Instruction changes and updates · Perform all fast-paced automotive assembly duties and achieve high-quality standards · Guarantee that Standard Work Instructions are followed · Enhance and support continuous improvement efforts · Adhere to all policies and procedures · Inspect equipment, tools, structures, or materials to identify repair needs or other defects · The ability to rotate and achieve all duties associated with work cell(s) by learning all tasks · Maintain and/or exceed production targets · Completes assembly tasks in accordance with standardized work processes, quality goals, and manufacturing schedules. · Controls non-conforming material. · Reports defects in parts/material to the Team Leader, Production Supervisor or Quality immediately. · Performs seat teardowns and/or minor rework on or offline. · Maintains integrity of tooling and equipment necessary to perform work; makes minor adjustments to the equipment as needed. · Initiates, recommends or provides solutions through appropriate channels; participates in Kaizen/MPS activities.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Certification/Licensure: Education; minimum completion of grade 12, post-secondary education preferred.

Experience:

· Manufacturing or Seating Building experience, a plus; but not needed

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

· Team oriented, · Communicates well with others · Able to interact with people at all levels and departments. · Detailed oriented.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Work performed in a manufacturing plant environment. Exposed to varying temperatures within the plant depending upon external weather conditions.