Tool Set-Up Technician-1st Shift

HOW YOU WILLMAKE AN IMPACT

In this role you will perform assigned tasks and functions in accordance with organizational instructions, established safety procedures and ISO standards. Ensure tooling readiness for the next work order on the plant floor in a manner that maximizes plant efficiency and minimizes changeover. 

Individual has the below major accountabilities to assign, instruct, and direct applicable team members as necessary how to perform assigned tasks in a manner that meets the production schedule targets, productivity goals, and product specifications:

• Prepare necessary tooling for the net scheduled work orders using established and documented best practices. Coordinate, assist, lead, and direct press tolling setup activities in accordance with the communicated production schedule targets.
• Establish and document best practices of the tooling readiness process. Develop, maintain, and ensure adherence to procedures for tooling changeovers.
• Maintain active production tooling in good working condition. Execute disposition of obsolete tooling as directed.
• Complete all computer work and paperwork neatly and correctly as directed. Maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Comply with company labor policies, safety rules, and regulations.
• Take advantage of opportunities to develop self, actively participating in company betterment activities where possible.
• Perform any other duties as assigned or required.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year Manufacturing Experience
• Mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity skills
• Ability to perform detailed work requiring continuous concentration.
• Ability to certify in forklift operation and other equipment as necessary.
• Knowledge of operating methods and procedures as they relate to their daily tasks.
• Displays a positive attitude and a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Strong communication and employee relations skills. Capable of influencing others in a confident, positive, and results-oriented manner.
• Deals effectively and cooperatively with established policies and procedures. Interfaces and cooperates with first line supervision effectively.
•  Demonstrated ability to perform assigned job functions in a manner which will consistently meet supervisor expectations.

THE ENVIRONMENT

• Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures / guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as…i.e., safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves.
• The job is within a non-climate-controlled environment where you will be exposed to temperature swings (hot/cold), forklift and pedestrian traffic, and noise.
•  The role involves various physical tasks, including lifting and operating machinery, with comprehensive training provided.
• Occasional sitting ranging from .25 to 2.5 hours per day
• Continuous standing ranging from 5.5 to 8 hours per day
• Frequent walking ranging from 2.5 to 5.5 hours per day
• Frequent reaching ranging from 2.5 to 5.5 hours per day
• Frequent bending/stooping ranging from 2.5 to 5.5 hours per day
• Frequent lifting of weights ranging from 0-50 pounds 2.5 to 5.5 hours per day
• Will never be required to lift weight over 50 pounds without assistance
• Frequent pushing/pulling ranging from 2.5 to 5.5 hours per day
• Frequent fine manipulation ranging from 2.5 to 5.5 hours per day

EEO-Statement:

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [email protected] or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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