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American HOWA Kentucky

Production Operator

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A Production Worker performs a variety of duties in a factory. Operates machinery, manages distribution and provides quality control inspection.

$38,146 / year median in Tennessee

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Production Operator American HOWA Kentucky
  • 2.
6 Smyrna, TN Job Details Full-time Up to $19 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Machine operation High school diploma or GED Manufacturing facility experience Industrial equipment Load & unload Full Job Description American Howa Kentucky, Inc. is a global supplier of automotive interiors and noise vibration parts. American Howa Kentucky, Inc. promotes a supportive work environment to create a workplace in which people can work safely and securely. American Howa Kentucky, Inc. is seeking a full-time Production Operators to join our production team. Produce quality parts, on time, the first time to meet or exceed our customer requirements, while supporting the policies and procedures of AHK.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Follow standardized assigned work procedures properly to operate equipment and manufacture product Maintain proper documentation of production paperwork Inspect product to ensure no defects are passed on to the next customer Maintain good housekeeping (5S) in assigned areas Follow all plant safety, environmental & quality policies along with other AHK policies & procedures. Assist and support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing processes Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required 2 years related experience in manufacturing environment Must be task-oriented, and have the ability to multi-task with accuracy Ability to work flexible hours to meet departmental and team member's needs Ability to work in a team environment Physical requirements: Work activities may include lifting 50 pounds or more frequently, standing or sitting for extended periods. This position is primarily inside an industrial manufacturing facility, but there may be periods required outside. Twisting & turning from side to side. Standing in one spot for hours at a time. Walking back & forth from operating station to station for extended times.
Essential Job Functions:
Press Operator are required to: Load/ unload material in machines Inspect parts for potential defects Install components by hand Clean and maintain equipment and perform PM's Do minor repairs to dies, such as cleaning and applying mold release Manual dexterity required for operating machinery Operate table machines Inspect parts for potential defects Install components by hand Clean and maintain equipment Verify table monitoring devices (Poke-yoke) (Red Rabbits) Achieve and maintain a score of 85% or higher on AHK's Quality Inspection Test Visually inspect finished product for potential defects Load product into shipping containers Properly scan and label product Rework/repair for minor defects
Shifts & Schedules:
Overtime Is Required 3rd shift (3 positions)
  • Sunday
  • Thursday 9:00pm
  • 5:30am (overtime and weekends are required) 1st shift (1 position)
  • Monday
  • Friday 7:00am
  • 3:30pm (overtime and weekends are required)
Pay Rate:
Up to $19.00 per hour (based on experience and shift) This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor/Management.
Pay:
Up to $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person