Unit 1 Automation Operator (3rd Shift)

Join our growing Team at NIFCO, where our company’s most valuable asset is our employees! NIFCO America is a leading global supplier of functional plastic parts for the automotive industry. NIFCO offers competitive pay, top notch health benefits with low premiums/deductibles, eleven paid holidays, referral bonus, 401K program plus much more... We have a lot of opportunity for growth at NIFCO!

Job Summary: Responsible for operating and supporting all of R-Row Toyota automated presses, responding to alarms, performing required quality checks, completing skids of parts, and delivering finished goods to receiving to support continuous production. Ensures safe, efficient, and quality operation of all assigned automated equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Safety
• Adheres to all safety guidelines and expectations (wear required PPE, follow safety protocols, and report any safety incidents, accidents, and near-misses in a timely manner)
• Familiar with and can locate Safety Data Sheet
• Understands OSHA’s “Right to Know” Policy
• 5S
• Follow 5S procedure and guidance
• Keep work area clean at all times
• Product Quality
• Demonstrates understanding of the Nifco quality policy
• Performs visual quality inspections every two hours
• Skill and knowledge to read “Part Quality Standard”
• Skill and knowledge to follow the Nifco Packaging Information Form - “NPIF”
• Visual inspection checks for part nonconformity (color, flash, spots, shorts, damage, etc.)
• Inform Molding Supervisor and/or Process Technicians when nonconformity is found
• Machine Tending:
• Operates and monitors all R-row Toyota automated presses
• Responds to machine alarms and takes appropriate corrective action
• Completes skids of finished goods
• Packaging Handling:
• Locate, scan, and move packaging to presses based on Nifco Packaging Form
• Check labels and move WIP totes to the pack stations as needed
• Relabel Assembly WIP components and take to assembly staging area
• Prioritize packing of parts based on daily shortage list provided by scheduler
• Deliver Hot parts to shipping in a timely manor
• Drive hot parts to warehouse if needed to make on-time shipment.
• Other Duties
• Ensure the IATF16949(latest revision) standard related to Manufacturing are followed
• Assist in training operators as directed by the Molding Supervisor
• Other assigned tasks by Molding Supervisor or Production Manager as needed

Education:

• Highschool Diploma or GED

Skills/Experience/Requirements:

• Must complete all safety and environmental trainings required

(e.g.: Lock-out-Tag-out, HAZCOM, Blood Borne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment)

• Must be able to read and understand verbal instructions in English
• Must be able to do simple math calculations
• Must be able to lift up to 55lbs. multiple times during shift
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment
• Industrial experience preferred but not required
• Must be able to communicate with supervision, management, and co-workers
• Behave in a positive manner then enhances the success of department and company

Nifco has a long-standing policy of non-discrimination in employment. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not unlawfully

Salary : $38,483 - $62,213