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GKN lists this Plant 2 - Assembly Operator - 1st Shift opportunity in newton, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job PostingIdentify abnormalities and correct situations utilizing problem solving skills and use countermeasures in order to remove waste and improve cost. Act to meet cell, department, and plant goals. Participate to ensure 5S/TPM activities are carried out. Perform changeover and set up as required by team lead. Perform error proofing, generate ideas, and aid in the development of team members. Identify methods to enhance and share team knowledge. Participate in team meetings. Promote a teamwork environment. Support team (active and constructive role). Understand department responsibilities and roles. Work from standardized work instructions and control plans. May rotate stations and lines. Understand and support lock out/tag out principles. Perform specific procedures on equipment safety in cell/line/dept./plant. Report safety issues. Wear personal protective equipment as well as assisting to ensure all team members do as well. Understand and utilize all cell/station quality documentation. Calibrate and master gages and understand gaging qualification requirement. Verify and document error proofing per schedule. Report quality issues promptly and assist in clean point creation. Keep station and fixtures/tools clean and organized at all times. Audit cells for 5S and other shift overlap standard work. Verify expected throughput and PPPH. Countermeasure and react as necessary to achieve goals. Note any 5S, quality, production issues. Check production sheets for accuracy and completion. Report on the status of line(s)/cell(s) as required by team leader. Ensure issues affecting the teams are on the end of line boards and that EOL board is up to date and accurate. Create and maintain a team atmosphere by setting the example, encouraging, and providing constructive feedback to team members. Encourage and set the example for standard work amongst team members. Able to fix minor problems on assembly line including the adjusting of some probes and sensors. Assist in the cross training for operators on different assembly lines. Training and evaluating future advanced operators. Identify repetitive failures or issues that impact the assembly line and/or implement corrective actions. Address and escalate concerns that impact delivery.Qualifications / Experience / SkillsHigh school diploma or equivalent SPC KPIs Problem solving tools KanBan Experience in manufacturing environment (minimum 3 months) Strong interpersonal and organization skills Basic computer skills
Worksite address
newton, NC, 28658, US
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