Primary Purpose of Position To work within the Die Cast Department to efficiently and effectively set-up and operate equipment within a die cast cell to ensure a quality product is produced and delivered that consistently satisfies or exceeds our customer's expectation. Major Responsibilities of Position Every employee has the responsibility to comply with all safety rules, quality procedures and processes established by MPA Independently troubleshoot equipment or quality problems produced by the machine Assist maintenance, tool room and engineering personnel in the repair and continuous improvement activities Meet customer production schedules Achieve and maintain uptime targets Achieve and maintain acceptable scrap levels Maintain good communications with peers, function leaders and managers Work in cooperation with other departments to achieve business objectives Monitor and control the quality and process of the parts produced. Guide and direct the general duties working with you at your assigned machine/cell. Escalate all concerns to the Team Leader and/or Supervisor in a manner that supports a productive working environment. Work within the MIOSHA company rules and regulations. Knowledge of the company
EMS/ISO 14001
Standards Knowledge of the IATF quality system as it pertains to this position including; quality policy, non-conforming materials, and customer specific requirements. Perform other tasks and duties as assigned Personal Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Attributes): Must have completed Step-up/new operator training check list including attendance & quality targets Must have regular and punctual attendance Must be able to follow directions of a supervisor Must be cooperative with other employees Must be quality conscious with an emphasis on operating to the Work Instruction Be familiar with hydraulics and pneumatics or willingness to learn. Be familiar with the operations of the Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) or willing to learn. Ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing, effectively Ability to work independently or in a team environment Ability to communicate, educate and coach new team members Fluent in English Physical demands: Ability to stand, walk, climb, twist, bend, grasp and lift - occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds Visual requirements include; ability to visually inspect work performed Talk and hear Must have the ability to tolerate the above requirements for a minimum of 8 hours daily Work Environment Automotive manufacturing environment; shift work, i.e., five-eight-hour shifts for 40 regular hours per week with overtime as required.
Shop Environment:
75% of the time, includes exposure to industrial safety hazards, loud and sudden noises, hot/humid conditions; standard tools available
Production Environment:
25% of the time, includes exposure to industrial safety hazards, loud and sudden noises, hot/humid conditions. Extreme temperatures during the summer and winter months can be expected Educational and Certification Background 1 High school diploma or equivalent Essential