Kaizen Management Support (Fabricator) - 1st Shift

DescriptionAs the North American headquarters for G-TEKT Corporation, Jefferson Industries actively participates in the Global Automotive Industry. As part of our involvement, Jefferson Industries Corporation offers design and development for press dies and other tools necessary to produce automotive products. We embrace programs for product development including product design review and Advanced Product Quality Planning. Our facilities support high quality product manufacturing, and we provide a timely and flexible approach to meeting the needs of our customers.

We are actively seeking a Management Support (Fabricator) to join our Kaizen Department on 1st shift (core schedule, Monday Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm)

Role: Support production in meeting daily requirements by supporting new equipment installation and improvements to existing production processes.

Responsibilities: Support installation of new weld cells, press machines, laser cells, or other new production equipment. Fabrication of flow racks, part stands, driver check stands, guard rails, or any other needs of production, support, and maintenance groups.

SAFETY

Follow all JIC safety policies and procedures to include proper use of PPE, lockout/tagout and proper use of all power tools and machine shop equipment (lathe, mill, saw, etc.)
Daily 5S organization of work areas. This means to tour your assigned work areas to confirm tools and materials are properly stored, no hazardous working conditions exist and general COP activities. This includes the area around where your toolbox is located.

QUALITY

Confirm structural integrity of fabrication items prior to installation and follow-up activity.

COST

Support meeting overtime and budget goals
Actively pursue cost reduction activities which may include material cost, vendor options, and best practices

DELIVERY

Support installation of new production equipment which may include but is not limited to safety fencing, cable trays, air/water/electric, etc.
Installation of guard rails and other items to prevent damage to building and equipment
Fabrication of various types of tables, stands, chutes, slides, carts, and flow racks that are required from the production, support, and/or maintenance groups
Repairs to baskets, flat carts, and other containers as needed
Provide support to other departments as needed

MANAGEMENT

Communication with each department about needs, project activities and schedules
Verify needed materials on readily available and stored properly
Initiate needed training and maintain skills and knowledge to complete assigned tasks
Support daily production needs as required which may include running production when manpower levels are detrimental to production demand
Maintain all needed documentation and record keeping which may include Plex, government regulations, OSHA, etc.
Coordinate and manage outside contractors for projects and activities that are controlled by Kaizen group.
Other duties as assigned

JIC associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

Compensation:

Weekly Pay
$22.50/hour starting wage
$0.50/hour eligible hours shift premium
Base-Rate Pay increase every three (3) months, up to top-out rate

Additional $1/hour at 5 and 10 years of service

Holiday Pay
Shutdown Pay

Summer - around July 4th holiday
Winter - around Christmas/New Year's holiday

Monthly Perfect Attendance Bonus
Annual Perfect Attendance Bonus
Bi-annual TEAM Achievement Bonus
Annual Profit Share Bonus

Benefits:

Paid vacation
Three (3) medical options to allow you the flexibility to choose what level of coverage best fits you and your family's needs
Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
Free Dental & Vision (must be enrolled in medical benefit)
Voluntary Supplemental

Life Insurance
Hospital Indemnity
Group Accident
Critical Illness

Company-paid

Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Basic Life & AD&D

Employee coverage - 2 times annual base earnings
Spouse - flat $10,000
Child - flat up to $5,000

401k Retirement

Traditional Contribution
ROTH Contribution
Company Match

401k Retirement Profit Share

Funded 100% by Company based on a percentage of eligible earnings each quarter
Eligible regardless of participation in 401K Retirement

Referral Bonus
Tuition Reimbursement
Safety Equipment Reimbursement (safety boots & prescription safety glasses)
Company-paid uniforms, including laundering
Tickets@Work - web-based discount program (hotels, car rental, tickets, etc.)

QualificationsSkills:

Experience operating heavy equipment such as millers, lathes, drills, grinders, and band saws.

Must be a team player with exceptional attention to detail

Ability to communicate (both verbal and written) with all levels of the organization

Reading and understanding blueprints

Ability to use hand tools

Ability to read and follow schedules

Self-motivated and ability to perform with minimal supervision

Able to work alternate shifts, weekends, holidays, shutdown, and overtime

Must be quality orientated and understand how every task may impact quality

Ability to use a computer

Must obtain forklift certification