Our Automotive Technology business is passionate about the automotive industry and produces as well as markets high-tech automotive components worldwide. With over 20,000 employees, we are responsible for the success of this business. Our product and service range includes chassis technologies such as steering and damper systems and the assembly of axle systems as well as powertrain components for conventional and alternative engines. We also develop assembly systems for body-in-white construction and produce lightweight car body components in series.

thyssenkrupp Presta North America is a global leader in automotive components technology and the leading steering systems supplier for the automotive industry. thyssenkrupp Presta North America provides the industry with high-quality manual and electric steering columns, rack and pinion steering gears, and electric power assisted steering gears. thyssenkrupp Presta North America is part of the thyssenkrupp Presta AG group, headquartered in Eschen, Liechtenstein. In 2003, our manufacturing facility was established in the South Industrial Park of Terre Haute, Indiana. Beginning with just one assembly line, a handful of employees and 58,000 square feet, the company has grown to over 450 employees and 224,000 square feet. In addition, we have an office on northeast side of Indianapolis where the Procurement and Supplier Development Department, Business Development and Product Engineering are now located. We have a third location in Troy, Michigan which houses our Sales Engineering, Logistics Distribution Center for USA, and Customer Resident Engineering.

SUMMARY: The technical responsible for a production line with the target optimize performance. Working within a team to ensure the operations are as efficient as possible. The line tech is the primary first level response to machine issues supporting by resetting errors, helping with downtime and scrap issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• The Production Line Tech is assigned a line or a several lines and responsible to conduct the following activities within the assigned shift:
  • Stationed directly at the line as the first reaction for machine downtime, scrap and errors.
  • Resetting errors on production lines using company procedures and policies.
  • Conducts emergency machine repairs.
  • Responsible for machine calibration and MSA.
  • Support execution of machine referencing.
  • Support machine preventative maintenance process.
  • Maintain overall machine condition and the technical ownership of one line.
  • Takes all actions and necessary steps to deliver quality parts to our customer including quality sampling, testing and investigation.
  • Responsible to complete first/last/shift piece inspections
  • Leads all changeovers to meet the changeover target.
  • Troubleshoot machine issues using Z-point, Analysis CI, and Qs-Stat.
  • Evaluation and interpretation of production data (Collect and analyze data, making comments and recommendations to Engineering and Quality Department).
  • Interface between Maint/Eng/Prod.
  • Uses problem solving and root cause analysis to resolve machine issues.
  • Updating of all required shift documentation.
  • Responsible to ensure downtime, runtime, shift names and machine standstills are accounted and properly assigned.
  • Assists with continuous improvement projects such as scrap reduction, downtime reduction and tkps
  • Attend and be an active member in the S2QDC Meeting
  • Continually maintains top machine issues list addressing root cause corrective actions.
  • Technical support for 5S/TPM, maintains established housekeeping standards for all work areas on production floor.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Computer and Technology Skills:

Basic use of computer with Windows operating system, Microsoft office suite software and Maximo Maintenance Management System preferred.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Company Holidays
• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, prescription coverage, employee assistance program, as well as optional accident & hospital coverage
• Company paid
• Basic vision insurance
• Short-term disability
• Basic Life Insurance
• Generous 401k matching program
• Ample opportunities for advancement within the company

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