Production Technician

Company: IFA ROTORION NORTH AMERICA LLC
Location: Summerville
Posted on: January 8, 2022

Job Description:

Job DetailsLevelExperiencedJob LocationChs2 - Summerville, SCPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelHigh SchoolTravel PercentageNegligibleJob ShiftSecond ShiftJob CategoryAutomotiveDescriptionIFA Rotorion NA, LLC is the North American headquarters for one of the world's leading suppliers of drive shafts for the automotive industry. Located in Charleston, South Carolina and Novi, Michigan, IFA Rotorion brand is well-known and respected around the world. Our unique combination of German and American culture provides our associates with an excellent working environment and comprehensive total compensation package.Job Summary:This position supports manufacturing operations and is responsible for setting up and changing over automated production equipment. This position is also responsible for troubleshooting machine and process issues as a first line of defense against machine and process failures. Work is of the technical nature where independent judgement is used and decisions are made within limits of general practice policies. Works with minimal supervision. Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Essential Functions: Performs machine set-up and verifies part conformance to specificationsEnsures that the output of the line is meeting overall equipment efficiency targetsEvaluates causes of process variations and identifies probable causes; interaction with manufacturing engineering and production supervision as necessary to confirm the causes and identify the appropriate corrective action to resolve unacceptable quality conditions.Ensures the customers product requirements are met in all assigned areas.Verifies product quality characteristics have been measured and documented.Monitor/adjust process used to make our products to specification. Operates and adjusts automated machines where programs are provided and maintained by othersTrain and evaluate new operators within the manufacturing line.Ability to lead and direct operator activities.Possess extended knowledge of machine operations, while using advanced troubleshooting skills to diagnose and repair minor technical issues.Capable of creating and following work instructionsPerform periodic inspections of operator maintenance programs. Ensure production personnel are performing and documenting scheduled operator maintenance activities.Follows defined OSHA safety and housekeeping policiesAll employees are responsible for having an awareness and understanding of IFA North Americas commitment to ISO 14001, IATF16949 and our commitment to a safe working environmentPerforms other duties as required and assignedEducation:High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required; Technical degree in areas of manufacturing preferredExperience:Minimum three (3) years of manufacturing experience (automotive preferred)Minimum one (1) year in setting up production machinesKnowledge in product or process troubleshooting desiredSpecific Skills:Ability to set up, operate, adjust and troubleshoot machines to make parts to close tolerance and finish specifications requiring a high level of skillBasic mathematical skillsAbility to use Microsoft Office softwarePreferred Skills:Ability to use SAP softwareAbility to read and interpret blue prints and mechanical / electrical schematics Ability to speak and/or read German Physical Requirements: Must be able to walk/move about a 500,000 sq ft manufacturing facility Must be able to stand/walk/move about specific work area Must be able to bend/reach/twist/stoop Must be able to lift up to 30lbs on a frequent basis Must be able to lift over 30lbs on an infrequent basis Must be able to sit at a work station Must be able to work and operate a computer terminal Vision is required to analyze and process work; and to work on computer terminal/machine centers, etc. Hearing is essential for safety reasons; and to communicate with employees, supervisors, managers, vendors, suppliers and customers via conversation, group meetings, and/or phone conferencesAbility and willingness to travel domestically/international as requiredQualifications

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