Job Description

This position is responsible for the inspection and measurement of automatic transmission parts to ensure they meet specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Read and interpret part dimensional features from engineering drawings then render judgement.
• Responsible for ensuring flow of quality-assured parts to support high volume production
• Adhere to Standard Work Instructions (SWI)
• Maintain professional, harmonious relations with other employees
• Continuously interface with supervisors to communicate problems and develop solutions
• Accurately record and report inspection and measurement results.
• Continuously train and develop new skills
• Analyze and continuously improve processes to increase overall efficiency (Kaizen)
• Responsible for effective communication to supervisors by use of Stop, Call, and Wait methodology
• Maintain quarantine areas
• Interface with, and support, Quality Assurance Specialists for investigations
• Ensure mission-ready status of assigned process equipment (Pre-Use Inspections and calibration)
• Perform other tasks as requested by supervisor

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of metrology and gauge calibration preferred
• High degree of mathematical aptitude and familiarity with Metric System
• Knowledge of GD&T, Technical Drawings,and Technical Instructions preferred
• Experience in fast-paced automotive manufacturing preferred
• Knowledge of Toyota Production System (TPS) or Lean Six Sigma preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent cooperative personality
• Ability and willingness to work in cross-cultural environment
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours on short notice if necessary
• Ability and willingness to work weekends and holidays
• Sincere comittment to safety-above-all in all tasks assigned
• Very high attention to detail and exacting in nature
• Ability to understand, follow and implement posted work rules and company procedures.
• Sorting/Reactive Quality experience is highly preferred
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) preferred
• Ability to accept constructive criticism, posses a desire to grow, and posses a openness to change

Work Environment

• Clean, year-round climate-controlled environment with occasional exposure to dust, noise, oils, greases, grinding debris, compressed air, metal shavings, solvents and less-occasional exposure to acids.
• Exposed to hazardous machinery and/or conditions.
• Exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, odors, fumes, oils. The performance of this position normally requires exposure to a typical manufacturing areas where, under certain conditions, require the use of personal protective equipment beyond safety shoes and safety glasses (all necessary PPE provided)
• May occasionally be required to assume awkward physical postures for prolonged periods of time in the course of sorting or rework activities.
• Open staff room with constant activity and interaction with cross-functional divisions, departments, and sections.

Physical Demands / Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands / Requirements
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