Fabrication / Kaizen Team Member

Starting hourly rate - $18.00 per hour

Hours:

6:30 AM - 3:15

PM General Summary:

Analyze and implement kaizen with TPS philosophy. Support kaizen activities to focus on safety, quality, and productivity.

Essential Job Functions:

• Design and fabricate jigs, racks, and tooling used in manufacturing for kaizen activities.
• Implement TPS methods and techniques to establish the most efficient processes and procedures.
• Support kaizen activities to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Support production operations to ensure on time delivery to the customer.
• Perform functions such as instructions and demonstrating new processes to team members.
• Provide sustained engineering as needed and ensure the safety, quality guidelines and ergonomic principles are observed.
• Develop and maintain TPS 3 standard documents (time studies, yamazumi charts, and work combination tables).
• Utilize TPS documents to rebalance production elements to meet business trends.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

Education High School Diploma or GED required

Experience:

Fabrication preferred (Construction, Carpentry, Welding, Maintenance, etc.)

Personal/Technical Skills:

Understanding of the manufacturing processes and the support services necessary for associates Analytical thinking, judgment and problem-solving skills are required Must be creative and innovative Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers Excellent organization skills Excellent communication skills Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and implement projects Close mental concentration and attention to detail are required Excellent time management Ability to sit, stand, bend and lift 30 pounds

Language Skills:

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Computer/Software:

Intermediate knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc.).

Work Environment/Conditions:

Office:

Open Office Environment, moderate noise level.

Plant:

Standard automotive plant environment with moderate noise level. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as safety glasses, steel toe shoes, hearing protection, etc. may be required in engineering, manufacturing, or industrial areas. Personal attire standards may apply.

Travel:

5%

Physical Demands:

 While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to talk, see, and hear. The team member must be capable of walking, sitting, and standing and are occasionally required to lift up to 30 pounds.

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to identify the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification, as well as certain essential job functions. It is not intended, and should not be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of team members assigned to this job. To qualify for this job, however, a team member must be able to perform its essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Under no circumstances may this job description be construed as altering the at-will nature of the employment relationship between TBA and any team member. EOE