Responsbile for ensuring quality parts are produced and/or assembled by conducting visual inspection and gage inspection of parts produced by a welder, press, mill or other production process while meeting production rates or efficiency requirements.
Essential Job Functions include, but not limited to, the following:
Perform production and/or assembly of parts in a safe manner adhering to all Safety policies.
Continue the production of parts through the operations required of a welding, press, mill or assembling process.
Distinguish and correct as needed the quality of a welded, milled, pressed or assembled part.
Pack parts into various containers as specified by a standard.
Perform required Plex functions including: creation/printing of tags, production recording etc.
Adhere to and maintain 5S and LEAN Manufacturing standards.
Function as a member of a work team by contributing and initiating quality, safety and productivity ideas.
Train co-workers on manufacturing skills as required.
Communicate appropriately to avoid unplanned downtime, inform other shifts of problems, trends, etc. Inform the leader of maintenance needs.
Additional functions, not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader.
Trainer Designation
Pass the Trainer interview
Show competence and be able to train to all manufacturing systems and philosophies
Explain all manufacturing systems and philosophies and the impact of the manufacturing associate within quality and within the business as a whole
Accurately evaluate and complete required assessment of trainee
Provide clear and concise communications/feedback to the trainee and to members of leadership
Provide direction to the trainee with whom to contact for answers to questions, concerns, and ideas
Additional functions, not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader.
Qualifications
Position Skills and Experience Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
Successful completion with a passing score of the Manufacturing Tech course
Previous manufacturing experience preferred
General computer skills
Experience with Microsoft Applications (e.g. word, excel, outlook, etc).

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INTEGRATED ENGINEERING
As a full service, tier-one supplier, our teams design, engineer, test and analyze metal and plastic automotive components and systems. Shape solutions provide automotive OEMs with lightweight impact energy management and body structure components that meet both customer requirements and global regulations.
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
Each day we manufacture products that solve customer challenges, meet global regulations and create a workplace where each associate makes a difference. Process and material advancements position us as a pioneer in custom roll forming and specialists in injection molding, welding, stamping and aluminum processing.