Manufacturing Specialist

This role is responsible for performing standardized assembly of varying complexity tasks and ensuring quality inspections on various products. The ideal candidate will be able to function in a team-oriented environment and continuously improve processes.

• Produce complete product assemblies from spot-welded sheet metal parts and other components.
• Verify incoming and outgoing materials for quality and quantity, recording scrap on the daily MQRS.
• Identify quality issues using the 4-grade quality system and operate fixtures and jigs to produce quality products.
• Participate in and recommend new and improved work methods to the supervisor.
• Maintain a healthy and safe work environment by keeping the area clean, materials positioned correctly, and following safe operating procedures.
• Assist with material handling operations and work in a flow manufacturing cell following rules of engagement.
• Operate all equipment in one flow cell and perform spot-weld functions safely and efficiently.
• Follow instructions and processes as outlined in the cell, adhering to specific rules of engagement.
• Recognize and report problems, discrepancies, and failures in material, tooling, machinery, and processes.
• Perform a small amount of fitting, aligning, polishing, and adjustment to a diversified line of sheet metal fabricated components and cabinets.
• Conduct daily pre-use inspection checklists for equipment.
• Work independently in one flow cell and understand basic flow principles.
• Apply the four-level defect grading system and contribute to problem-solving to correct or prevent quality defects and errors.

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED or above.
• Minimum of 1-year related experience or one to two years of mechanical or electro-mechanical assembly experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write and follow instructions in English.
• Ability to speak effectively to other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, as well as perform these operations using units and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to read simple sketches and shop drawings.