Tube Mill Operator (1st Shift) at J-Star Motion Corporation – Cedar Springs, Michigan

Position Summary:
Works as the leader of the tube mill team with the responsibility for ensuring all daily workloads are being completed on time, efficiently, and safely. Lead the team in quality initiatives, guidance and training. This position is a hands-on job with the expectation of leading by example.

Essential Responsibilities:
1. Maintains a working knowledge of all Tube Mill operations and SOP’s and have the ability to operate them as well
2. Audit weekly the department’s QC checks to ensure proper documentation is being recorded
3. Works with other departments on quality and production concerns
4. Ensures that tube inventory levels are stocked daily/weekly for Metal Fabrication
5. Direct and perform maintenance on equipment and log weekly/monthly/yearly
6. Directs and performs tooling changes to ensure accurate placement and alignment of all tooling
7. Documents each run on the department’s production tracking log
8. Participates in interviews for any new team members

Non-Essential Responsibilities:
1. Ability to lift 70lbs for a Tooling Change
2. Performing other duties as assigned
3. Comply with all safety regulations
4. Continue to look for continuous improvement ideas and implement
5. Maintain a high level of professionalism within the organization
6. Ability to read Engineering part drawings

Leadership Responsibilities:
Determines work assignments, priorities, and procedures for team members. Provides training, guidance, and mentorship to team members. Responsible for assigning, scheduling, and ensuring the quality and quantity of work.

Education & Experience:
1. High School diploma or GED
2. 1+ years of previous manufacturing experience. Leadership experience is a plus, preferred experience operating a tube mill/roll forming but not mandatory
3. Strong Mechanical/electrical knowledge preferred
4. Welding knowledge a plus

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
1. Understanding of quality control methods and systems
2. General knowledge of J-Star policies and procedures
3. Ability to complete assigned tasks accurately and efficiently
4. Must have a good command of the English language, both written and spoken and be computer literate

Environmental Conditions:
This job description does not list all duties of the job. Employees may be asked by management to perform other duties as needed. The Company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and does not infringe upon the Company’s at will employment status.