Nexus Operator II - 1st Shift

POSITION PURPOSE

A shop hourly position with the primary responsibilities to operate weld cells, assemble units, and troubleshooting of plate products. As an experienced mechanic, the Nexus Operator II has a high level of proficiency in operating automated cell equipment, and leads junior mechanics or teams as assigned demonstrating BAC’s values of Earning Trust, Embracing Responsibility, Showing Courage, and Driving Innovation. The Mechanic will also be required to train and mentor junior mechanics as assigned. The purpose for every position at BAC regardless of department or level can be summed up as doing the right thing in the right way.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Owns personal and team safety. Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times.
• Perform functions in all NEXUS stations, including but not limited to Assembly, Basic Robotics Operation, and Welding.

• Utilize standard work to build product to specification and interpret for junior mechanics.
• Operate equipment in a manner that maximizes productivity and quality.

• Meet or exceed production goals for shift.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Responsible for the daily and weekly sign-off of the primary maintenance procedure checklist.
• Aggressively uphold and support quality and process standards.
• Train and develop junior mechanics to achieve technical and professional expertise.
• Understand departmental metrics and communicate / interpret for junior mechanics.
• Update and post metrics as assigned.
• Accurately complete paperwork or online data entry required by department.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and adherence to safety standards.
• Practice and sustain 5’s methodology.
• Competency with MS Excel including updating data and generating metrics in spreadsheets.
• Demonstrated flexibility to work at multiple department work stations and adapt to change.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and projects.
• Contribute to departmental safety improvements and initiatives.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed and assigned.
• Ensure individual activities embrace sustainability, reduce the impact on the environment, minimize waste, maximize recycling, minimize energy and water usage.
• Support a culture of innovation through original thinking to improve processes, methods, systems or services; translates new ideas into business opportunities

NATURE & SCOPE

Reports to the Team Leader, Station Leader, or Lead Mechanic as assigned. Work is primarily related to home department, but may be flexed to other departments as order demand dictates. May be assigned the training and mentoring of junior mechanics.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Demonstrated ability to lead small groups.
• Effective written communication including documentation of processes, and the communication of those processes with fellow mechanics. Ability to communicate to supervisors and co-workers with written memos or emails that are professional, concise and clearly understood.

• Demonstrated oral communication skills including the ability to communicate professionally with BAC customer and co-workers. The ability to share information verbally that is clearly understood and technically accurate.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications (machine, mechanical and electrical).
• Ability to interpret electrical and electronic circuit blueprints, diagrams and schematics.
• Good knowledge of basic maintenance and troubleshooting techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to install a variety of motors and controls and test for proper install.
• Competent in wiring both high voltage 3 phase/480v and low voltage controls from schematics.

• Competent in math including: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractional computations, and fraction to decimal conversions.
• Ability to use hand held measuring tools including tape measure, micrometer, and protractor.

• Knowledge of continuous improvement tools and ability to support root cause

• Thorough knowledge of all hazards related to machine operation and related safety sensitive areas of the department and plant.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and adherence to safety standards.

• High level of product knowledge of BAC’s numerous models and parts.
• Computer skills include competence in locating relevant instructions and forms on the LAN or other databases.
• Competency with MS Excel, including updating data and generating metrics in spreadsheets.

• Demonstrated flexibility to work at multiple department work stations and adapt to change.
• Ability to work on cross functional teams in support of plant objectives.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The working environment includes lifting up to 50lbs. Standing is to be expected up to 80% of the time. Additional activities include: walking, reaching, bending, stooping, and sitting. Fine hand manipulation of controls is needed as well as hand eye coordination to perform changes. Working hours can include any of three shifts and generally are scheduled for forty hours a week. Some weekend overtime is to be expected. Working temperatures include both wide fluctuations within the plant as well as ambient outside temperatures.