1st shift, Machine Operator Coordinator, LSPB2 12HR Head Press Ops-WKN

Assist in fabricating outer caps or mounting tires at the direction of a Coordinator or Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Before beginning work, inspect equipment to ensure that it is in safe operating condition and that any required preventative maintenance checks have been completed.
• Perform routine maintenance as required.
• Obtain material, parts, and tools as needed to complete the job.
• Set up, adjust, and operate equipment in a safe, efficient, and accurate manner to produce the required parts.
• Work to reduce scrap and improve quality.
• Check work to ensure it meets specifications and tolerances.
• Accurately completes all required paperwork.
• Comply with OSHA Standards.
• Keep the Supervisor or Coordinator advised of any quality problems, concerns, delays, etc.
• Advise the Supervisor of any maintenance work. Maintain an orderly and safe work environment.
• Suggest methods of improvement or alternate methods and materials to reduce cost and/or improve quality.
• Wear all required PPE.
• Demonstrate and embrace all the Wabash Values and Leadership Principles in daily activities.
• Other duties as assigned 

Tools & Equipment:

Below are examples of the potential tools and equipment you may find yourself working with.. Wabash provides all the necessary support for you to feel comfortable in this position.

• Aluminum shears
• Screw Divers
• Assorted hand tools
• Automated outer cap machine
• Automated tire machine

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• A high school degree or G.E.D. equivalent is required. Basic reading/writing and verbal skills.
• General computer skills (Excel and Word).
• Ability to read and use tape measure, calipers, and gauging equipment.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Exercise independent judgment when performing responsibilities.
• Perform work at a quality level that meets or exceeds the Wabash and ISO standards.
• Ensure that there is a Winning Together mentality to eliminate the “shift versus shift” mentality.
• Shares information with others to help them perform their responsibilities safely and efficiently.
• Copes successfully with unexpected events throughout the day.
• Able to work independently, as well as collectively with coworkers..
• Resolves conflicting priorities and accomplishes tasks on time.
• Possess high standards for minimal unplanned absences (critical position to daily operational success)

Physical Demands:

• Requires a minimum of 10 hours of standing, bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling with a full range of motion. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Must be able to work in an environment requiring the use of a ladder or stairs. Must be able to work in adverse climate conditions (hot, cold, dark, loud, etc.) as well as in small spaces, kneeling or bending for extended periods.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Identifies the existence and cause of a problem.
• Takes initiative, persists at tasks, and pursues the completion of objectives.
• Knowledgeable & confident in communicating information.
• Shares information with others to help them perform their jobs more safely and efficiently.
• Copes successfully with unexpected events
• Develops plans to achieve objectives & identify resources needed to accomplish objectives.
• Resolves conflicting priorities and accomplishes work on time.

Leadership Attributes:

• At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:
• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion – Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness.
• Seek to Listen – Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions.
• Always Learn – Strive to improve; do not quit or settle or settle for the status quo.
• Be Authentic – Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do.
• Win Together – Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement: 

Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates.