Operations Technician I

Job description

THE COMPANY

Founded in 1946, HI-LEX is a leading supplier of window regulators, door modules, power lift gate systems, and mechanical control cables primarily serving the automotive industry, but also the power sports, marine, construction equipment, and medical device sectors. Headquartered in Takarazuka, Japan (near Osaka), and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), HI-LEX employs more than 12,000 associates across its global footprint. In the Americas region, HI-LEX has grown steadily in the region, and now has ten (10) manufacturing facilities across the the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. In the

U.S., HI-LEX

operates under three divisions: HI-LEX America in Battle Creek, Michigan; HI-LEX Controls in Hudson, Litchfield, and Hazel Park, Michigan; and Daedong HI-LEX of America in Cusseta, Alabama. The company's automotive center is in Rochester Hills, Michigan which consists of finance, sales, engineering, testing, and program management, and will serve as the location for the Operations technician

I THE POSITION

The Operations Technician I position is an entry level position for generic lab responsibilities. Operations technicians play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of a facility or organization. They are responsible for a wide array of duties, from general building maintenance to shipping and receiving. This individual will need a CDL and understand shipping and receiving procedures. They will be instructed on their daily activities.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Fork truck driving Possess listening/Learning skills Good Communication skills for your development and company enhancement Loading, unloading and tracking of shipments Promotes an associate relations environment that is consistent with long term management objectives Possesses Mechanical Background Performs other duties as necessary 4S support Qualifications

EDUCATION

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Functional Experience Forktruck Basic knowledge of electricity and measuring equipment Prior construction experience is helpful. Basic working knowledge with computers PLEX experience is helpful Organizational skills 2 years' experience in automtoive and/or manufacturing industry is preferred. Core Competencies Safe and certified fork truck operation. Knowledge of shipping and receiving processes, including loading, unloading, and shipment tracking. Basic mechanical aptitude with foundational understanding of electricity and measuring equipment. Ability to follow instructions and demonstrate strong listening and learning skills. Basic computer proficiency (PLEX experience preferred). Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Effective communication skills and ability to promote a positive team environment. Other Requirements Office environment with noise from computer peripherals such as mainframe, disk drives and printers Requires frequent head, neck movement and frequent arm and above the shoulder work. Lift, carry or move objects up to 50 lbs Factory environment with noise from manufacturing equipment. Keywords maintenance-repair-and-operations-mro doors-windows power-and-cooling lift-and-shift liftgate cables-flat-flex-wiring construction-equipment medical-devices hazel testing-and-analysis program-management clubs-organizations commercial-driver-s-license-cdl fork training-and-development environment-health-and-safety-hsse ecology-environment objectives-and-key-results education-training competencies delivery-tracking shipment-visibility effective-communication hardware-peripherals mainframes eye-face-and-head carried-interest