Production Operator

Production OperatorJob Number: 69891Group: Cosma InternationalDivision: Magna Structures Tennessee, LLC.Job Type: Permanent/RegularLocation:Ethridge, TENNESSEE, US, 38456Work Style:Job Number: 69891Group: Cosma InternationalDivision : Magna Structures TennesseeJob Type: Production OperatorLocation: Ethridge, TennesseeAbout usWe see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.Forward. For all.Group SummaryCosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.About the RolePURPOSE OF POSITION:Under the direction of the manufacturing engineer, the production operator is to produce quality parts, on time, the first time to meet or exceed our customer requirements, while supporting the Magna Employee’s Charter and the policies and procedures of MEVS.Your ResponsibilitiesFollow and enforce all plant safety rules and policies.Understand and promote Magna’s philosophies and Employee’s CharterEstablish and maintain communication with other team members and support departments.Follow Standard Operating Procedures established for each workstation.Maintain integrity of quality to ensure finished product meets or exceeds MEVS standards.Maintain proper documentation of production and inventory using computer system.Follow all plant safety policies and procedures.Who we are looking forYour preferred qualificationsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITIONS:Must be able to work unsupervised.Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing processes.Monitor and maintain good housekeeping (maximize downtime opportunities).TLCQQ – Tagging Correct, Loaded Properly, Closed Properly, Quantity Correct, Quality Parts.Must be a team player willing to work on any job or area in which you are trained or being trained.Perform quality checks as required using QID, QIF, FO/LO Process, and Quality alerts as your guide.Perform the required tasks at the current cycle time on each workstation to help ensure assembly meets our customer demands.Perform tip changes and TPM activities as required for each workstation.Perform other duties as required.POSITION REQUIREMENTS:Ability to work in a team environment or independently to perform duties with little supervision.Ability to communicate with team members on all shifts and possess good mathematical and organizational skills.Ability to read and follow work instructions and safety requirements.Good communication skills.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Some of the physical demands of this position include sitting for prolonged periods of time, walking up and down staircases, occasional lifting, and occasional stooping and bending. Ability to lift 40 pounds and being able to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time in a manufacturing environment.EQUIPMENT / TOOLS USED:Some of the equipment and tools used are computer, telephone, fax machine, copier/printer, and a projector. Also include basic departmental hand tools and personal protective equipment as well as scanning.KNOWLEDGE:General knowledge of mechanical operationsBasic understanding of weld terminologyEDUCATION:High School Diploma or GED preferredWORK EXPERIENCE:6-12 months previous experience in a manufacturing environment is preferredADDITIONAL SKILLS OR ABILITIES WOULD BE HELPFUL FOR THE JOB:Basic mechanical aptitudeSafe work practicesWhat we offerCompetitive wages, medical, dental, and vision benefits. Short term and long term disability, 401k with company match, and paid vacation/holidays.Site BenefitsAwareness. Unity. Empowerment.At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.