Header Operator I - MNF - Heading at Ring Screw LLC in Sterling Heights, Michigan

Job Description:

Header Operator I - MNF - Heading

Sterling Heights, 6125 18 MILE RD, STERLING HEIGHTS, Michigan, United States of America Req #2300

Monday, November 4, 2024

Our employees are the reason for our success

Position Summary
With limited direction or supervision, this machine set-up/operator position requires the set-up and/or operation of header equipment. The incumbent will possess and demonstrate the skills necessary to maintain production requirements and quality standards. Continuous Improvement of processes and products are an ongoing function of this position.
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Position Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Operating understanding of cold heading machines.
• Set up and operate Formax 34's, 44's, 54's.
• Remove and Install Punch & Die Packs, Transfer, and Dies as needed
  (Rough In Changeover).
• Set-up, adjust, and operate equipment as required.
• Read and understand prints.
• Perform first piece inspection, monitor the quality of all parts, and make adjustments to maintain quality standards.
• Maintain clean, orderly work area
• Train team members on all work standards.
• Assist other operators as needed
• Perform the duties required to record data for SPC, ISO/IATF 16949 documentation.
• Suggest process improvement ideas.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications-Education/Experience

Required:

• Ability to use all gauges and gauging techniques required.
• Knowledge in IATF16949 and ISO 14001 requirements.
• Ability to set-up and operate one or more sizes/types of manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to consistently meet production and quality standards
• Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of all required operator documentation.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, including written communication as needed.
• Ability to identify routine problem causation and correct routine problems.
• Leadership skill and ability to train others.
• Use math skills for blueprint reading, gauging and SPC.
• Demonstrate the understanding of the manufacturing process and machine requirements to perform basic and repetitive work assignments.
• Leadership skill and ability to train others.
• Demonstrate the understanding of the manufacturing process and machine requirements to perform basic and repetitive work assignments.
• Previous problem solving and troubleshooting skills/experience.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety guidelines and practices.

• Minimum one to three years' experience in a direct or related field.
• Formal mechanical or technical training.
• Forklift operation/material-handling experience.

Travel Requirements

0%

Working Environment

How much exposure to the following environmental conditions: (Amount of time is indicated in the boxes below).

Exposure to Environmental Conditions

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)

X

Work near moving mechanical parts.

X

Work in high precarious places.

X

Fumes or airborne particles

X

Toxic or caustic chemicals

X

Outdoor weather conditions

X

Extreme cold (non-weather)

X

Extreme heat (non-weather)

X

Risk of electrical shock

X

Work with explosives.

X

Risk of radiation.

X

Vibration

X

Exposure to Noise

Very quiet (examples: forest trail isolation booth for hearing test)

Quiet (examples: library private office)

Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers light traffic)

X

Loud (examples: metal can manufacturing department large earth-moving equipment)

Very loud (examples: jack hammer work front row at rock concert)

Environmental Conditions

*Factory conditions vary but machines give off heat, smoke/mist, and some locations have heat treat furnaces that may increase the temperature inside of buildings.

*All equipment has moving mechanical parts.

*Machine operators must work with oils and other chemicals in the manufacturing of parts and in cleaning of work areas.

*Because wiring is present, there is some minor risk of electrical shock while operating equipment.

*When in operation, machines will vibrate, as will the feeding systems of some equipment.

*Hearing protection is required PPE due to consistent decibel levels present when equipment is operating.

Physical Demands

How much time is spent performing the following physical activities: (Amount of time is indicated in the boxes below).

Physical Activities - Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Using Hands to finger, handle, or feel

X

Reach with hands and arms

X

Climb or balance

X

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

X

Talk or Hear

X

Taste or smell

X

Lifting Ability - Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Up to 10 pounds.

Up to 25 pounds

Up to 40 pounds

X

Up to 100 pounds (with assistance)

More than 100 pounds with Assistance

Vision Requirements

X

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

X

Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

X

Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)

X

Depth perception (three-dimensional vision ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

X

Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

No special vision requirements.

Additional Physical Demands

*Standing/walking required to perform machine setup/operation, material handling, and data recording.

*Sitting may be required to perform some machine operation and data recording.

*Gripping/handling/fine finger movements are required for machine setup/operation, mechanical adjustments, gaging of parts, housekeeping, and control/switch operation.

*Reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching are physical requirements associated with setting up and operating equipment.

*Talking and hearing may be necessary to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors; as well as to hear alarms, pages, and machine noises.

*Pulling/pushing of parts on wheeled devices may reach a weight of 300 pounds.

We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, handicap, genetic infiltration, disability or status as a veteran. Fontana reserves the right to require a drug screening at any time during the employment process.

Other details

• Job Family Machine Oper - Unskilled
• Job Function MNF - Manufacturing
• Pay Type Hourly