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Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing, Inc. · 2 months ago

Wire Prep Operator

Dickinson,ND,US

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Wire Prep Operator to build production cable wire and harness assemblies according to customer specifications. The role involves following production processes, ensuring quality standards, and participating in process improvements while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

ElectronicsManufacturing

Responsibilities

Read and follow production processes and instructions

Lifts production kits, wire bundles and/or wire and moves to appropriate destination as designated by the process steps

Cuts, strips, crimp, or otherwise assemble the materials using required tooling

Distinguishes colors - Certain processes may require the ability to distinguish color codes for proper identification of wire and other materials needed in the production process. Any employee that is unable to distinguish colors must notify their supervisor so an assessment and accommodation. if necessary, can be made

Requires ability to read .37M from the Graham-Field vision chart to be able to identify various labels, wire marking, part identifications etc., in the production process

Depending on the facility and product requirements, the process step may require the placement of finished goods into correct packages and boxes, in preparation for shipment

Ability to read and understand product requirements and customer specifications; Evaluate any mechanical or material issues that need correction and bring to the attention of the operator's team lead, supervisor, quality department and/or engineering for correction review or further investigation

Read and understand information relating to usage, personal protective devices, safe labeling, proper handling and proper disposal of any chemical used in the production process being performed

Maintains a clean and safe work area and practices the 5S + Safety requirements and follows all safety requirements. Learns and retains information relating to chemical usage, handling and disposal

Participates and demonstrates understanding of Lean Manufacturing and the importance of process improvements

Requires the ability to work overtime and flexible schedules as needed, to meet the customer delivery schedule

Attends required trainings and meets the competency requirements as defined by KMM and the customer

Must consistently meet quality and productivity requirements

Performing quality work in the allotted time is a primary function of this position

Requires the responsibility and authority to carry out assigned tasks

Assist with LEAN manufacturing by becoming a practitioner and assisting with the following: 1. Trained to basic Lean principles and practices 2. Make process improvements at the individual and unit level 3. Apply Lean Problem Solving tools to projects at the individual and unit level 4. Participate as a strong process improvement team member

Performs other related duties and assignments as required

All Production workers are expected to be available to work in all steps and processes of the production process

Qualification

Manual dexterityReading comprehensionBasic math skillsLean manufacturingTeamworkEnglish communicationAttention to detail

Required

KMM skill assessments (reading comprehension and dexterity) will be required for this position; minimum standards (scores) will be established at the time of the opening and will be based on current labor availability and staffing needs

Employees are expected to pass all external and internal required training within a reasonable amount of time and be able to perform the job functions with efficiency and good quality work

Employees are expected to take advantage of ongoing trainings that are provided

Requires a high degree of manual dexterity in order to handle small objects

Basic math skills are required - Basic math skills are defined as the ability to perform simple multiplication, division, addition, subtraction and measurements, depending on the process step requirement

Reading comprehension - the ability to understand what has been read and follow the instructions is a critical function

Due to production schedules, this position will require that the operator demonstrate reliability to meet attendance, product quality and productivity standards

Requires the ability to communicate fluently (verbally and written) in the English language

Must be able to work in a team oriented environment

Requires the ability to read .37M from the Graham-Field vision chart to be able to identify various labels, wire marking, part identifications etc., in the production process

Requires the ability to distinguish colors - Certain processes may require the ability to distinguish color codes for proper identification of wire and other materials needed in the production process

Requires the ability to work overtime and flexible schedules as needed, to meet the customer delivery schedule

Must consistently meet quality and productivity requirements

Performing quality work in the allotted time is a primary function of this position

Requires the responsibility and authority to carry out assigned tasks