What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Technician - 2nd shift position at Yanfeng?
Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI) is the global leader in automotive interiors. YFAI is redefining how people relax, work and play in their vehicle interiors today and decades from now. Headquartered in Shanghai, the company has 114 manufacturing plants and technical centers in 20 countries and more than 33,000 employees globally. They design, develop and manufacture interior components for all automakers. Established in 2015, Yanfeng Automotive Interiors is a joint venture between Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (HASCO), the component group of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor), and Adient, the global leader in automotive seating. For more information, please visit www.YFAI.com.
Essential Common Requirements for all Employees:
Required Education Level:
High School Graduate or Equivalent
Area of Study: Emphasis on mathematics, and mechanical or similar.
*Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.
Required Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge:
Preferred Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)
Physical Ability Requirements:
Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing): Occasionally Movement (Walking): Constantly Carry Weight (Lifting up to 50 lbs): Occasionally Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing): Constantly Use Hands/Fingers (Operate computer, printer, phone): Frequently
Language Required and Preferred: Required: English (Fluency with Reading, Writing, Speaking)
Work Environment: Often exposed to distracting sounds and noisy conditions. Personal protective equipment is required. Work is indoor in a manufacturing setting that may not be temperature controlled. Exposure to hazardous equipment on a daily basis.
- Responsible for troubleshooting any issues related to the thermo vacuum forming, or assembly processes, or the associated equipment.
- Document and communicate with other Process Technicians, Manufacturing Engineers, and Shift Supervisor results of problem solving, and any deviations from established methods or procedures that may be necessary to resolve specific issues.
- Maintain documentation for process equipment such as reference sheets, monitoring sheets, waterline diagrams, gate seals, rhealogy graphs, robot programs, adhesive spray patterns, DartNet templates, etc.
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of acceptable quality standards established by the quality department to insure maximum production of saleable parts.
- Assist the Production Supervisors in training of the associates for line operation and monitoring what the associates will be required to complete as part of the process controls.
- Systematically check all variables to insure best possible balance of quality and quantity under specific prevailing conditions. Supervise the adhesive spray, vacuum forming, and injection molding process to ensure proper controls are being maintained.
- Schedule both routine and preventative maintenance of the equipment to have the least possible adverse effect on production schedules.
- Analyze operations for possible improvements in methods, procedures, or design. Recommend such improvements to the ME. Run all Design of Experiments (DOEs) and launch samples.
- Other duties and tasks as assigned by your manager/supervisor.
Essential Common Requirements for all Employees:
- Quality System: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Quality requirements.
- Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply and meet all function-related EHS requirements.
- Product Safety: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.
- Compliance: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Compliance requirements.
- Information Security: Understand, apply and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.
- Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and / or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.
- Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.
- Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, corporate office, or remote).
Required Education Level:
High School Graduate or Equivalent
Area of Study: Emphasis on mathematics, and mechanical or similar.
*Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.
Required Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge:
- 1-3 Minimum Years of Experience in thermo vacuum forming or assembly processes
- Experience within the automotive industry.
- Must be able and willing to work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.
Preferred Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)
- Experience with thermo vacuum processes preferred
- High mechanical aptitude
- 5S knowledge
- Ability to work well with people
Physical Ability Requirements:
Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing): Occasionally Movement (Walking): Constantly Carry Weight (Lifting up to 50 lbs): Occasionally Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing): Constantly Use Hands/Fingers (Operate computer, printer, phone): Frequently
Language Required and Preferred: Required: English (Fluency with Reading, Writing, Speaking)
Work Environment: Often exposed to distracting sounds and noisy conditions. Personal protective equipment is required. Work is indoor in a manufacturing setting that may not be temperature controlled. Exposure to hazardous equipment on a daily basis.