Hoshizaki America
SUMMARYUnder general supervision, performs a wide variety of assembly/fabrication/production and/or operator tasks. Sets up equipment and assists lower-level production workers in the set-up and operation of machinery and equipment.KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)Safety- Company targets with department goals per yearly approved KPIs.Quality- Company targets with department goals per yearly approved KPIs.Production- Company targets with department goals per yearly approved KPIs.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSOperates all relevant machinery, tools, and equipment; undertakes standard and complex production tasks in accordance with instructions. Determines and selects raw materials and parts required to prepare for the production process. Set ups or adjusts equipment according to manufacturing specifications. Performs "first piece" inspections during the assembly and/or fabrication process to identify quality issues, missing parts, or problems that require re-work. Ensures that equipment is always operational and performs minor troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment. Monitors production for quality and adjusts machines or processes to correct problems. Ensures operational safety requirements are always met. Fills-in in for absent employees and/or assists new employees as needed. Provides instructions and guidance to other employees regarding work assignments and problems regarding materials or production equipment. Maintains daily production records regarding damaged goods, defects, scrap, parts shortages, and overages so that manufacturing performance can be analyzed. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or GED and a minimum of four years of progressively difficult assembly/fabrication experience.KNOWLEDGE & SKILLSRequires knowledge of manufacturing equipment, machinery, and operations.Ability to operate a variety of production machines and equipment.Ability to perform minor troubleshooting and maintenance of production machines and equipment.Good interpersonal skills.Good written and verbal communication skills.Ability to read blueprints, technical manuals, and use measuring equipment.Displays characteristics of being motivated and a self-starter.Basic knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.Ability to multitask and change priorities at a moment's notice.