Production Associate - Level II

Job Summary:

Operates machines and production equipment in accordance with quality and productivity requirements safely in a manufacturing environment with limited guidance.

Key Responsibilities:

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Stop work and immediately report any major injury hazards. Report any work-related injury, illness, incident or hazard. Comply with HSE standards, policies, procedures & regulations. Use appropriate personal protective equipment. Promote interdependence by looking out for one another. Correct hazards within your control and capabilities. Recognize how your work may impact the environment and work to minimize the negative impact. Engage in HSE Training. Quality Follows all applicable standard work, process documentation and quality procedures such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), poka-yoke and visual standards. Raises issues to minimize cost and quality exposures. Performs quality inspections. Identifies and controls non-conforming material. Delivery Operates manual and automated equipment to manufacture and assemble product in order to create the proper characteristics and dimensions necessary to meet customer expectations. Demonstrates a high level of competency in core work skills. Achieves production goals. Works at the required cycle time or defined engineering standard. Maintains clean and orderly work area, including routine housekeeping tasks and machine cleaning tasks and performs planned operator care and maintenance tasks. Remains flexible and performs other miscellaneous duties, as required, to meet production goals. Works with peers, skilled trades and support staff to maintain and identify equipment needing repair. Teamwork Communicates effectively with the assigned team and with all support teams. Completes training and personal development in line with business requirements. Participates actively in ways to improve quality, safety, process, material flow, and employee development.

To ensure the right tools are available, correctly identified, properly maintained, and issued on time so that production runs smoothly with no tool shortages and downtime.

No rejection and rework due to tooling issues

Knowlede of operating the Zollar tool setting machine

Knowledge of cutting tools and CNC tooling.

Knowledge of handling and setting the critical tools

Knowledge of proving out the new tools and application

Involvement in CPC improvement and alternate source development

Knowledge of current trend and low cost solution in cutting tool technology

Tool identification and inventory management.

Basic machining knowledge.

Understanding of tool holders, inserts, drills, cutters, etc.

Measuring instruments and inspection techniques.

ERP/SAP or inventory-management systems

Excel and record keeping

5S and workplace organization

Flexible to work in Tool room & tool crib activities

Good communication and coordination skills

Knowledge of opearting the Walter tool sharpening machine would be an added advantage

Knowledge of operating the Surface grinding, lathe machine, Radial drilling machine would be an added advantage.

Knowledge of PR/PO, GRR would be an added advantage.

Competencies:
Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Courage - Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.

Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Ensures accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Health and Safety Fundamentals - Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace.

Manufacturing Knowledge - Demonstrates the knowledge of manufacturing by correctly implementing changes in current processes, equipment, and applications to meet the function's needs and contribute towards continuous improvement.

Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:
High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience:
Requires some work experience or intermediate level knowledge obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.