Topre America Corporation · 2 weeks ago
Fabrication Specialist Smyrna, TN
Smyrna, TN, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelTopre America Corporation is looking for a Fabrication Specialist to enhance process improvement tasks involving metal working and machining. The role focuses on safely operating machinery, reading blueprints, and communicating improvement activities to management.
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Ability to read and understand basic blueprints, hand drawings, excel drawings or other prints provided by departments for process improvement activity
Able to provide input for process improvement or other improvement activity
Ability to safely weld, operate lathe, band saw, plasma cutter, mill, iron worker, or other machining/welding devices
Able to accurately read measurement devices such as tape measure, calipers, micrometers, height gauge or other devices
Able to perform time studies of assembly/press processes and develop improvement activities to increase PPH/SPM, cycle time and takt time
Clearly communicate improvement activity to management staff during regularly schedule meetings or other communication events
Participate in Kaizen activity
Understand Topre America policy/procedure
Follow direction of Gorika Coordinator or Plant Side Manager
Create and maintain schedules for departmental activity
Measure, evaluate and order material required to complete projects
Follow-up on material orders and ensure delivery accuracy upon arrival
Evaluate expected gains expected from Gorika/Kaizen activity and measure results after implementation
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ability to read and understand basic blueprints, hand drawings, excel drawings or other prints provided by departments for process improvement activity
Able to provide input for process improvement or other improvement activity
Ability to safely weld, operate lathe, band saw, plasma cutter, mill, iron worker, or other machining/welding devices
Able to accurately read measurement devices such as tape measure, calipers, micrometers, height gauge or other devices
Able to perform time studies of assembly/press processes and develop improvement activities to increase PPH/SPM, cycle time and takt time
Clearly communicate improvement activity to management staff during regularly schedule meetings or other communication events
Participate in Kaizen activity
Understand Topre America policy/procedure
Follow direction of Gorika Coordinator or Plant Side Manager
Create and maintain schedules for departmental activity
Measure, evaluate and order material required to complete projects
Follow-up on material orders and ensure delivery accuracy upon arrival
Evaluate expected gains expected from Gorika/Kaizen activity and measure results after implementation
Ability to read and interpret English documents such as training, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedures manuals, prints etc. required
Ability to calculate figures and amounts using basic arithmetic
Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook skills
General PC skills, capable to produce reliable work with highest ethics
Capable to report to supervisors with proper information in a timely manner
Understand and follow safety procedures
Manage time and provide timely responses
Solid communication skills
Cooperate with team members and promote teamwork
Knowledge of current equipment, machinery and testers for efficient utilization
Follows established instructions relating to daily work assignments
Knowledge of PPH, cycle time and takt time
Able to track cycle time, PPH accurately
Problem solving skills
Machining and weld knowledge
Preferred
Previous Machining/Welding experience preferred
Experience with SolidWorks or other CAD software preferred
Mechanical knowledge (preferred but not required)
Process Improvement (preferred but not required)
Develop the ability to demonstrate working knowledge of assembly robotics (Preferred: Motoman and Fanuc)
Company
Topre America Corporation
501-1000 employees
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