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LOC Performance Products, Inc Brake Press Operator in Lansing, Michigan
Loc Performance
Come work with one of the fastest growing companies in the area! Loc Performance Products, LLC provides full services for complex mechanical products, fabricated structures and systems that range from complete design services to prototype manufacturing, testing, production launch, full rate production and product service and sustainment. Loc provides quality products and services at affordable prices through a lean organizational structure and four facilities, three in Michigan that span 910,000 square feet, and one in Ohio, that span 800,000+ square feet. The Plymouth, MI facility serves as corporate headquarters and specializes in suspension, driveline, and track systems. The Lansing and Lapeer Michigan based facilities specialize in fabrications and armor product solutions. Loc’s St. Mary’s, Ohio facility manufactures rubber track products for agricultural, construction, and defense industries. Visit our website at http://www.locperformance.com
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Title: Brake Press Operator
Department: Production
Summary Provide the necessary break press operator skills in an efficient manner that maximizes company assets in this area to support the Company in achieving optimal levels of safety, quality, productivity and delivery to assure internal and external customer satisfaction.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned
Understands blue print and work instructions
Sets up tooling in break press to achieve the required results
Loads part into break press and aligns part properly.
Cycles the part in the press per specifications and requirements.
Responsible for understanding the functionality of the press break pendant.
Ensures the press break always function within a safe manner and that safety devices are operational based on the tasks the machine is performing.
Participate in departmental continuous improvement efforts and support/implement lean initiatives.
Support the company’s mission, vision and values in performance of daily activities.
Maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of the organization.
Maintain high level of housekeeping in the work area, including 5S.
Adherence to all company policies, procedures, external regulations and legal requirements.
Other duties as directed by management.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual will need to perform the following competencies.
Quantity of Work
The quantity of work produced and the promptness with which it is completed.
Quality of Work
The ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework.
Judgement/Knowledge of Job
Knowledge of job, techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, materials, etc.
Attendance/Dependability
Punctuality and attendance.
Teamwork/ Attitude
Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism.
Initiative/Independence
The degree to which an employee searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.
Adherence to Policy
Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.
Adherence to Safety
Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE.
Education and/or Experience
High School Diploma. Certifications related to press break operation preferred. Minimum of two (2) years’ experience. Understands press breaks and all functionality. Press break operations training completion (in house or certificate that equals or exceeds from outside).
Mathematical Skills (Keep for machinist and welders because we use a test where their skills are measured)
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Loc Performance is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.