Machine Operator

Summary of Responsibilities: 

Working as a member of a team, assembles component parts to company specifications and customer expectations consistent with the Bilstein’s quality and productivity standards. 

Position Responsibilities: 

  • Assembles component parts to company specifications and customer expectations in a manner consistent with the company’s quality and productivity standards. Requires a sufficient understanding of the functional operation of the items assembled as well as the finished product.
  • Inspects all parts for proper assembly and cosmetic defects. Tags any non-conforming parts with re-work labels and places in re-work bin.
  • Ensures all parts are assembled per specification.
  • Maintains a clean workstation and cleans-up production areas as required.
  • Sets up machines per work instructions.
  • Learn all machines in work area.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned.
  • Demonstrate a willingness to move to other lines and cells to fill company needs.
  • Follows all safety guidelines and wears all Personal Protective Equipment.
  • Proactively addresses situations and takes into consideration the feelings, opinions and thoughts of others.
  • Communicates test results, ideas and problems to production technicians and engineers.
  • Identifies discrepant materials/components both in writing and verbally to supervisor.
  • Completes tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules and within standard times.
  • Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned by Line/Team Leads or any other member of the mangement team.

 

Your profile

Selection Criteria: 

  • Possesses a stable work history, preferably in a manufacturing environment, and a strong personal desire to work safely and maintain a safe working environment.
  • Demonstrates a strong customer focus along with a great work ethic and willingness to do what needs to be done (without taking shortcuts.)
  • Demonstrated knowledge of basic math, including working with decimals, and strong mechanical aptitude. Possesses a logical method of problem solving and willingness to learn and improve one’s skills. Demonstrates a strong commitment to meet and exceed customer requirements at all times.
  • Must be able to work required overtime that can be substantial during peak customer production periods.
  • Possesses good hand-eye coordination and is able to perform detailed work with a strong attention to detail and quality.
  • Gains satisfaction from team accomplishments and takes pride in one’s contributions.
  • Sets high expectations and achieves results.
  • Uses time wisely and is accountable to self and the team.
    • Able to lift up to 40 pounds, perform repetitious duties and walk or stand for long periods of time on a daily basis.
  • Ability to read and understand blue prints and work instructions.
  • Demonstrated reliability, good initiative, committed, and quality focused.

Educational Requirements: 

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D. and be able to read, write, and speak in English.

Computer skills and knowledge of hardware & software required: 

  • Basic use of a personal computer

Certifications & licenses (i.e. CPA, etc.): 

  • None required

Position Demands: 

  • Extended hours required during peak workloads or special projects.