Your Tasks

• Set up and operate assembly equipment as assigned.

• Follow work instructions as outlined in Standard Operation Sheet (SOS), Job Element Sheet (JES), and/or packing instructions for all assigned operations.

• Load/unload parts in/out of welders, dies, trunions, and/or assembly fixtures.

• Operate equipment that welds, stamps, presses, crimps, stakes, and/or rivets together parts and/or sub-assemblies.

• Perform manual assembly, welding, and tapping operations as required.

• Ensure quality and quantities of parts produced to meet required quality specifications and production rates

• Follow all company policies and procedures.

• Perform light, routine maintenance on assigned equipment.

• Fill out all necessary paperwork associated with the job including but not limited to, some or all of the following: start-up checklist, pre-shift inspection sheet, labor tickets, scrap records, downtime tracking sheets, quality assurance checks, and product identification tags.

• Any other reasonable request made by management.

• Travel, including overnight travel, as required from time to time.

• Work overtime before and/or after normal shifts and/or on weekends as assigned.

• Be present at work, ready to work at the assigned time for every scheduled or voluntarily accepted workday.

• Contribute to a safe, clean and comfortable work environment by applying the principles of the 5S discipline (simplify, separate, sanitize, standardize and support). Comply fully with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Your Profile

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

LANGUAGE
• Ability to read and demonstrate understanding of documents such as safety rules, work instructions, maintenance instructions, employee handbook, policies, and procedures.


MATHEMATICS
• Ability to apply basic math skills such as adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing whole numbers, fractions and decimals; ability to round numbers and to calculate averages.

REASONING/JUDGMENT
• Ability to apply common sense understanding and sound judgment to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.

• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Must be able to interact effectively with employees at all levels in a team environment.

PHYSICAL ABILITY

• Ability to use hands to grip, finger, handle and/or feel parts.

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including, but not limited to gloves, protective sleeves, safety glasses with side shields, and steel-toed shoes.

• Ability to use hands, arms and wrists to work continuously throughout shift.

• Ability to use tools which vibrate, such as grinders, drills, sanders, etc. continuously throughout shift.

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, and write.

• Ability to repeatedly lift, reach, push, pull, carry, bend, twist, and stoop with parts, boxes, or other objects weighing up to 40 pounds within allotted times.

• Ability to use close vision, depth perception and adjust focus to visually inspect part quality to standards.

• Ability to work overtime for shifts of up to 12 hours per day, seven days per week.

• Ability to work in hot or cold environments.

• Ability to work in loud environments requiring hearing protection.


Lean

• Understanding and use of relevant KAPS methods and tools in all processes, and adherence to applicable KAPS standards.

• Understanding and use of the applicable Shopfloor and Office Management pillars and standards, and active participation in all applicable Shopfloor and Office Management meetings and activities.

• Understanding and use of the KIRCHHOFF Behaviors in the daily relationship with other colleagues, customers and suppliers. Understanding, support and participation in all tasks, trainings and development topics that will drive KIRCHHOFF towards Lean Excellence.