3rd Shift Die Setter

3RD SHIFT DIE SETTER  - LANSING, MICHIGAN AREA

A Leading Automotive Supplier in the Lansing, Michigan area needs a 3rd Shift Die Setter. This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communicate with tooling and production to prepare dies and set on bolster.  Clean dies in press and after production run.  Transport dies to tooling location to be worked on and open dies up.  Repair grippers.

    Enter all time for the day into SAP (work order system).  All work performed that day needs to be documented in SAP
    When completing a work orders ensure all the proper checks have been completed
    Finish work orders on time
    Escalate any issues you re unsure of to your lead or supervisor  
    Continuously work on improvements throughout the department to keep cost down as it relates to all areas of the plant
    Be ready to work at start of shift, and take the initiative to receive a pass down from the prior shift.  Stay busy until the shift is over 
    Responsible for downtime as it relates to tooling that you ve worked on
    Work with team leader throughout the day to understand priorities
    Adapt to schedule changes and needs of the plant
    Ensure standard work is followed 
    Complete die setter checklist
    Attend daily meetings to discuss work load
    Responsible to work with the leads and supervisor s for training in different areas  
    Work with leads and supervisors on new improvements or new ideas
    Attend learning opportunities to gain professional and technical knowledge
    Assure all safety devices are properly in place and utilized, Lockout/Tagout procedures are adhered to, PPE is worn correctly at all times, and reporting of any near-misses, injuries, or accidents occurs immediately. 
    Keep work area clean and orderly to prevent safety hazards. 
    Assure adherence to quality policies and procedures including acceptable work standards, customer specifications and IPI requirements, to also include participation in the creation and support of systems, documentation and actions to ensure continued conformance to Quality (IATF) and Environmental (ISO) management systems.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

    High School Diploma/GED
    Prefer 1-2 years experience working in a manufacturing plant
    Prefer experience setting dies 
    Prefer experience running cranes and hilo
    Computer proficiency - Word and SAP is a plus
    Demonstrate a sense of urgency when the schedule changes 
    Demonstrates respect to others with a positive and supportive attitude
    Communication skills including written, verbal, and listening
    Strong organizational skills, with follow up
    Computer experience(Record work completed in SAP)
    Ability to work overtime as required
    Must be able to work different hours/shifts as manpower requirements or issues deem necessary
    Learn how to work on precision handling equipment for the press lines
    Clean dies inside and outside the press lines
    Operate all cranes, hilo s, die cart, and any other equipment for working on dies or die setting assets
    Knowledge on setting dies on all assets that tooling is required to set.

TO APPLY:

If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to: GHubbard@Venteon.com

We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.

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