Machine Operator 2nd &3rd Shift at Aludyne in alma, Michigan

Job Description:

Aludyne

Aludyne provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.


Description:

Advance your career with the #1 aluminum knuckle manufacturer in the world at Aludyne! We aim to recruit and retain thoughtful, inquisitive people fueled by the same entrepreneurial spirit that drives us. It's how we deliver on the promises we make to our customers and to each other. We believe in continuous improvement for our workforce and providing them with the tools necessary to further their career while also giving them the autonomy to make a defined difference. If you want to accelerate your development in an environment that promotes fairness, and inclusivity, and enhances both personal and professional growth, we'd love to hear from you!

Summary:

All Machine Cell Operators performs duties to operate CNC machine, secondary equipment (lathe, drilling or tapping), deburr die casting and machining burrs, wash, inspect, assemble and pack parts in accordance with quality specifications. Train other team members in cell expectations. Additional responsibilities are dependent on the level of the operator.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Machine Cell Operator

All employees are required to actively support of safety and 5S initiatives including surveys, audits and monitoring the safety of all department employees. Follow safety rules and keep work area clean and orderly.

Machine operations include functions to clean, lock, lubricate fixtures as needed and activate machine tools. Load, unload and blow off parts per Standard Work. Visually inspect part for completed operations. Use inspection gauges as directed for defects. Remove flash and parting line from castings as directed per PIM or other cell documentation. Wash, Leak Test, Assemble and Gauge parts as directed. Make containers and put accepted parts in containers as specified in PIM. Perform final audit on parts produced. Prepare required production and quality control reports. Notify lead person, or supervisor in the lead person's absence, of machine problems, and part or material problems. Follow safety rules and report any unsafe conditions or behaviors observed. Enter production and other requirement into the computer. Keep work area clean and orderly in accordance with 5S Standards. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Why You'll Love Working for Us:

· Comprehensive Benefits Package to include medical, dental, and vision insurance

· Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts

· Career Development and On-The-Job Training

· Employer 401K Match

· Employee Assistance Program

· Paid vacation and holidays

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or Equivalency. Six months to one-year experience operating a CNC machine, secondary machines, Familiarity with quality control gauges is preferred.

Skills and Abilities

Understanding of machine set-up sheets and process control plans. Understanding of the use of handheld gauges. Knowledge and support of safety program. Ability to deburr machined parts using hand held deburring and power deburring tools and advanced deburring equipment. Ability to wash machined parts using automatic washing or manual washing equipment. Ability to use basic gauging and measuring equipment. Ability to identify defects and inspect parts using process control plans. Ability to start all secondary equipment from power off to cycle start and operate all secondary equipment. Basic maintenance functions like maintaining fluids and basic equipment troubleshooting.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

Certified in operations of all machining cells

Additional Competencies

Cooperation as a good team player and does his/her share of the work. Contributes by sharing data and information with other team members. Adjusts workload with ease in light of changing priorities. Pays attention to detail. Asks questions of people who are directly available or who are supposed to answer questions, such as people who are directly involved or have relevant knowledge, even if they are not physically present. Quickly understands what new tasks and jobs require. Learns unique job/cell-related vocabulary, systems, and processes. Breaks problems down in to simple lists of tasks or activities and considers pros and cons before making decisions. Displays a leadership style in line with the desired company culture. Expresses positive belief in team members' abilities and initiates two-way communication and sharing of information and knowledge. Addresses current opportunities or problems. Works independently and responds to problems in a timely manner without constant supervision. Originates alternative responses to a problem. Presents ways to overcome obstacles that are new to the team or operation.

Takes extra effort to encourage, coach and support peers. Works around obstacles that prevent the completion of projects. Works to meet standards of excellence as defined by team or the company. Personally investigates problems. Persistently follows up, based on established time frames and commitments. Speaks assertively about what is needed or expected from others. Takes personal responsibility for correcting internal problems and corrects those problems promptly and without defensively. Easily learns and uses knowledge of new and changing operating systems, processes, practices and technologies. Develops and trains team members. Gives how-to directions or demonstrations with reasons and rationales included as a training strategy. Offers suggestions for continuous improvement of processes and systems. Thinks of innovative ways to effectively manage internal requests, work processes, or system flows, and communicates these ideas to management. Other jobs as assigned.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand and walk continuously, bend, use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee will be required to handle parts weighing from 2 to 15 pounds. This position requires very repetitive upper extremity work in all tasks with exposure to vibrating tools. The employee will be required to frequently bend forward through partial range on CNC machines and through full range during packing of parts.

Good vision is required to inspect work. This position requires continuous mental and visual attention to operate machinery involving repetitive or diversified work which requires constant alertness or activity.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, vibration, and temperature extremes in the plant environment. The noise level ranges from low (office environment) to moderate (general plant environment) to high (near machines)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. All job functions are subject to modification.

Aludyne is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or other legally protected status.

Aludyne does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers of recruiting service associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to any member within Aludyne will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Talent Acquisition Team have authority to engage or authorize recruiting services.

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