Equipment Maintenance Professional This position requires a skilled professional to perform daily maintenance tasks on manufacturing and packaging equipment, as well as facilities maintenance. Key Responsibilities: • Preventive Maintenance: Develop and implement a preventive maintenance program to minimize downtime and increase overall efficiency. • Team Collaboration: Collaborate with production personnel to identify opportunities for improvement and implement changes to increase productivity. • Continuous Improvement: Embody a continuous improvement mindset, always looking for ways to improve processes and procedures. • Mechanical Aptitude: Possess mechanical aptitude and ability to work on various types of equipment, including label applicators, pumps, fillers, and packaging equipment. • Rigging and Moving Equipment: Be able to safely rig and move equipment as needed.
See More Details >>Mechanical Design Engineer - Automation Design Core Responsibilities: • Develop mechanical machine concepts to modify existing or build new equipment • Create 3D designs for new equipment - utilizing SolidWorks 3D CAD Modeling software • Work with electrical designers to develop the controls concept for the new equipment • Create part and assembly drawings • Create cost estimates including design man-hours, purchased parts, fabricated parts, and assembly man-hours • Define and control detailed schedules (for large projects) showing design, fabrication, build, and installation • Prepare and present materials for design reviews • Specify purchased parts • Order and monitor receipt of purchased parts • Work with assembly technicians and provide countermeasures to problems that occur during machine build/assembly/debug • Make plans to integrate equipment into mass production lines • Update final drawing packages and create operation manuals Other responsibilities: • Design prototypes, test, and summarize data • Coordinate design and/or build activities with outside companies as needed • Responsible, sometimes, for launching new projects (including obtaining funds, obtaining approval from upper management, and project management from project start until mass production launch) Position Requirements: • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or a related discipline • 5+ years of related experience • Exhibit strong knowledge or interest for design and troubleshooting for engineering concepts • Display strong problem solving / critical thinking / investigation abilities • Follow a deep, self-motivation to improve things and innovate solutions for new problems (including themselves & their own thinking) • Project leadership and communication skills including, but not limited to: • Ability to facilitate meetings to build consensus on the project direction and scope • Make materials to communicate to related groups of chain-of-command • Develop schedules or action lists • Lead and coordinate other associates (often through chain-of-command) to ensure project results are obtained • Investigate & recommend in-house or outside resources required to achieve project objectives, etc. • Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) • Be proficient in the use of SolidWorks 3D CAD Modeling software Ideal candidate will be able to perform these responsibilities independently. Then, summarize and report critical information to the chain-of-command clearly and in a time efficient manner. Also this candidate will be responsible for project leadership - including facilitating meetings to build consensus on the project direction and scope, making materials to communicate to related groups or chain-of-command, develop schedules or action lists, lead and coordinate other associates (often through chain-of-command) to ensure project results are obtained, investigating and recommending in-house or outside resources required to achieve project objectives, etc. Experience in mechanical design of automated equipment is a plus but not necessary. Benefits Summary: • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plans • 401K with 4% Company Match • Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays • Bonus Program • FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs • Company provided Life, Disability, ADD, and Business Travel Insurance • Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs • Various Optional Insurance Programs such as Legal, Identity Theft, Critical Illness, etc. • Tuition Reimbursement • Career Development and Ongoing Training • Employee Assistance Program • Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program • Volunteer opportunities • Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location) • Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location) Candidates residing 50+ miles from the work location are eligible for relocation assistance. Annual Salary: $94,000-$117,000
See More Details >>Plans and executes activities related with development, application, adherence, and maintenance of quality standards, customer satisfaction, and operating systems compliance. The preferred candidate will have direct Tier I and Tier II Supplier experience, focused in supporting OEM standards, including but not limited to the following customers: BMW, VW and MBUSI Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Also, additional job duties may be assigned. · Must have experience in metal stamping and weld assembly in the automotive industry · Must have direct experience building and executing a QMS for an automotive supplier · Direct management experience, preferably with hourly and salary team members is preferred · Working knowledge of GD&T with the ability to interpret CMM dimensional reports and make recommendations for production parts, samples, and prototypes as required by the quality system · Experience with AIAG core tools; APQP, PPAP, MSA & SPC, FMEA, and Control Plans · Must be able to collaborate with the appropriate resources to effectively problem solve through resolution · Experience working through customer audits and surveys (i.e., VDA, SAQ) · Strong working knowledge of problem-solving tools including; 8D, 5Why, Pareto charts (cause and effect) and Ishikawa diagrams · Responsible for investigating internal concerns along with external customer concerns, implementing corrective action and validating the root cause as needed · Proactively investigate ways to improve the process to reduce waste, scrap and customer concerns · Travel to customers and Suppliers when required for problem solving and containment activities · Provide feedback on dimensional reports to Tooling, Engineering and Production teams · Work with production associates to assure the proper usage of measurement instruments on the production floor · Must have experience with IATF and ISO audit processes, policies and procedures · Must work safely as a condition of employment · Must be available as business requirements dictate, which may include working at different days and times · Perform other related duties as required Expectations · Consistently exhibit appropriate attendance habits, working the hours necessary to perform the job · Organize and maintain efficiency of personal work area · Provide necessary, accurate, and timely feedback of all pertinent information to co-workers and management · Effectively communicate with co-workers and management personnel to enhance teamwork and communication initiatives · Accept instructions and duties in a positive manner · Treat all co-workers with dignity and respect · Actively support the E&E values Education/Experience/Certifications: To effectively carry out duties and responsibilities in the job position the following education, experience, or certifications are preferred: Education: · Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study from four year college or university, required Experience: · Eight (8) or more years of experience working in the Quality function of an automotive manufacturing environment, strongly preferred · Ten (10) or more years of experience working in a fast paced automotive (OEM/Supplier) environment, strongly preferred · Two (2) or more years of direct management experience of department staff · Experience working through the IATF certification and audit process · Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) new model launch experience required Additional Skills Required: Computer skills: · Experience with basic computer systems (i.e., MS Office, Outlook) · Experience with ERP’s (i.e., SAP, Plex, etc.) Communication skills: · Strong Communication skills; written and verbal · Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, etc. · Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Mathematical skills: · Apply mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, as well as basic algebra Other Skills: · Detail oriented · Organized and able to meet deadlines while performing multiple duties · Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists Company DescriptionMetal Stamping and Assembly Automotive Manufacturing Supplier
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Athens, TN, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in this field generally span three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 110,856 mechanical trade professionals nationwide, with wages averaging around $406.33 per week in Athens, TN. The job outlook is promising, with a projected growth rate of 11% from 2023 to 2033. Trade schools, unions, and various platforms facilitate the search for apprenticeship opportunities, paving the way to a lucrative career with potential earnings exceeding $454.50 per week for experienced mechanical trade professionals.
