Machine Operator (P2)

Position Overview

Primary responsibilities may include; Operation of automated machinery, Set up, Changeovers, minor troubleshooting, Quality Checks, load/unload shipments.

12 Hour Rotation, NIGHT Shift (7pm-7am)

Details below:

• Core hours are 7:00 pm through 7:00 am on a rotation schedule.
• 2 days working, 2 days not working, 3 days working, 2 days not working, and so on.
• If you are scheduled to work on a Sunday, there is no double-time pay. 
• If Sunday is not an assigned day per your rotation schedule and you work that day, it is paid at the double-time rate. 

 Shift example for Day Shift Yellow A crew:

• Week 1 Working Days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday (Days off: Wednesday, Thursday)
• Week 2 Working Days: Wednesday, Thursday (Days off: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• This two-week schedule repeats each pay period.

Essential Functions:

• Operation of highly automated production equipment
• Ability to work with fast cycle times while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Minor troubleshooting 
• Confer with other associates and Chain of command as necessary to identify and resolve problems.
• Crosstrain on different processes and/or rotate between stations. 
• Preform Set-up & Changeover
• Ability to read and interpret job instruction manuals and perform basic math with a calculator. 
• Maintain check sheets
• Perform scheduled quality checks
• Complete P&X Charts
• Ability to lift 33lbs.
• Follow all safety and quality requirements
• Shipping – Audit customer/supplier shipment and load/unload
• Performs other duties as assigned by chain of command.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) Plus years manufacturing experience with the preference of: multi-machine operation, mechanical troubleshooting and minor repair (Formal Technical Education/Training can substitute experience)
• Stable work history
• Knowledge of general machine repair
• Ability to work daily and / or weekend overtime
• Able to read, compute, interpret, construct and maintain charts, records, log books and graphs.
• Basic computer skills

Qualified candidates are required to complete and pass a Plant Skills Review (PSR).  This assessment has sections including math, mechanical reasoning, stock picking, pattern series recognition and a personality inventory.

Benefits:

• Starting pay $21.06 + $1.00 Shift premium for hours worked on night shift (7:00 pm to 7:00 am).
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Short term and Long term Disability Insurance 
• 401(k) savings plan with 4% company match and discretionary company year-end contribution
• Tuition reimbursement after 1 yr. for job-relevant courses/programs
• 13 paid holidays per year
• 104 hours paid vacation days (prorated the first year based on hire date)

ZF Friedrichshafen AG