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Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing, Inc. · 23 hours ago

Connector Prep

Dickinson,ND,US

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Connector Prep production operator to build cable wire and harness assemblies according to customer specifications. The role involves following production processes, maintaining quality standards, and participating in improvements in a team-oriented 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:

Trained to basic Lean principles and practices

Make process improvements at the individual and unit level

Apply Lean Problem Solving tools to projects at the individual and unit level

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 manufacturingTeamworkProcess improvementEnglish communication

Required

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

Required tooling may be hand tools, pneumatic hand or foot operated tooling or other automated devices

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

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

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: Trained to basic Lean principles and practices, Make process improvements at the individual and unit level, Apply Lean Problem Solving tools to projects at the individual and unit level, 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

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

The position requires the use of a variety of small hand tools for cutting, crimping, connector insertion and extraction tools, heat guns and infrared heat gun, pneumatic hand operated crimp tool, various wrenches, torque and ratchet screwdrivers, x-acto knives, scissors, hot tweezers, and various other small hand tooling necessary for the production of KMM's cable assembly products

Handling and use of some chemicals may be required as needed, to perform specific production functions that are required

The position is in the production area and involves extended periods of sitting and/or standing throughout the day, depending on what processes are being performed

Requires minimal lifting of up to 30lbs while transferring production kits to the necessary locations, as designated by the process and/or procedure

Employee must be able to read .37M from the Graham-Field vision chart with or without the assistance of reading devices, in order to be able to identify wire, read labels and verify contact crimps as well as any other reading and verifying function in the process

Requires a high degree of manual dexterity in order to handle small objects and perform detailed tasks

Requires the ability to use various hand tools including crimp and cutting tools

Reaching, some bending or stooping is required, depending on the process step