Machine Maintenance and Equipment Monitoring Duties:

Sets up weld fixtures or assemblies assigned to production operators in accordance with MIOSHA standards and company procedures. Troubleshoots equipment failures and problems with appropriate personnel. Reteaches weld points and robotic moves as needed to improve or repair welding process. Starts machine to obtain first run workpiece and verifies dimensional tolerances. Changes mig tips and wire replacement. Responsible for assigned PM's on cell/equipment and for documentation and completion percentage. Monitors equipment for proper operation. Helps to diagnose and repair weld equipment. Reports equipment failures and unusual sounds or actions while operating equipment. Fills out necessary work orders and or PCA's (Process Change Authorizations) when needed. Works with other departments (maintenance, quality, engineering etc) on weld and machine quality and makes adjustments improve function of equipment and quality of weld. Set up and program new jobs on initial run. Fills out proper paperwork and turns into supervisor. Assists engineering personnel in testing and evaluating welding equipment, metals and alloys. Evaluates data and conducts experiments to develop application of new equipment or improved techniques, procedures or practices.

Leadership Duties:

Instructs operators or other workers in machine setup and operation. Assists in the coordination of prioritization of activities of production personnel to meet customer, plant and management requirements. Assists in ensuring effective utilization of manpower to minimize overtime requirements. Learns production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment. Communicates current and past quality issues to associates in department. Maintain accurate and complete production and quality records. Creates labels for area when needed. Follow up on instructions, quality paperwork, and other process updates to ensure consistency in department. Inspects components and assemblies visually for quality defects including scrap marks, rust, burrs, lamination, etc. Instructs operators or other workers in machine set up and operation. Lead and maintain the team's 5S excellence and adherence. Willing to participate in leadership development training and classes. Participates in continuous improvement activities. Drives CI projects.

Support company initiatives such as:

TS16949 & ISO 14001

compliance and TPM for the production area Performs all duties and operates machinery & equipment according to MIOSHA standards and company procedures using required safety equipment (gloves, sleeves, ear plugs, etc.). Punctual and regular attendance is required. Able and willing to work any shift assigned. Keeps work areas clean and orderly. Assumes other duties as directed by supervisor. Assumes lead role in absence of coordinator. Enters Production Reports in coordinator's absence Attends close out meeting in absence of coordinator.