Machine Manager Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Purpose of Job:

This position reports to the Weld Machine Supervisor, Weld Machine Manager and Plant Manager, and must be detail oriented, organized, dependable and accountable.

Minimum level of education / training required/certificates/licenses:

This position requires a General Educational Diploma (GED) or High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma. Vocational/Technical training of any sort is a plus.

Minimum experience required:

Computer proficient, ability to read and understand blueprints and geometry from computer aided design (CAD), communication and organized

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Accurately constructs, develops, and troubleshoots machines, fixtures or poke-yokes and performs maintenance/repairs on them when needed.
2. Professionally directs and/or assists machinists in the maintenance and/or repairs on machines, fixtures, or poke-yokes
3. Adequately checks production parts in the welder during and following repairs, to ensure corrective action was effective, prior to submitting to inspectors.
4. Successfully completes weld site logs and any additional required documentation.
5. Proper completion of tasks on assigned work orders (to dos, engineering changes, etc) and preparation of equipment and documentation to complete production readiness.
6. Adequately performs downtime analysis on assigned problem jobs, evaluates the condition of machines, fixtures, or poke-yokes, coordinates proposed changes with Weld Manager and Supervisor, and performs required changes or improvements to machines, fixtures, or poke-yokes to correct major downtime problems.
7. Successfully updates all prints, material lists and spare section lists as changes are encountered and supports use of Kanban when implemented.
8. Ability to correctly operate various tooling and welding equipment.
9. Adequately machines fixtures or poke-yoke assembly/disassembly and reconstruction and can rework tips, pins, etc.
10. Places work orders for spare sections needed in a timely manner.
11. Willing to work other shifts as needed.
12. Carefully reviews weekly efficiency reports, determines reasons for problem runs and implements and tracks corrective actions to be made to increase rates and reduce startup time.
13. Willing to travel at last minute if needed.
14. Professionally coordinates new fixtures between design, Computer Numerical Control (CNC), Launch, and Quality.
15. Based on company needs a flexible work schedule and/or overtime is needed.
16. Responsible for the Corrective Improvement form. Reviews and initiates fixes to prevent recurrence.
17. Attends and participates in Design/Fixture reviews when scheduled.
18. Participates in the new designs & builds of machines, fixtures, etc. that is being built by outside vendors. Also participates in the buy-off before released to BTD.
19. Responsible for W/M tool crib. Organization, process flow, inventory, costing. Works directly with department manager/supervisor with this area.

Tools and Equipment Used:

1. Computer
2. Plex, Vero International Standards Inc. (VISI) (read only), CAD MAX
3. Measuring tools
4. Standard Weld Machine (WM) equipment (late, grinder, trac mill)
5. Metal Inert Gas (Mig) welding, Tungsten Inert Gas (tig) welding, motorman, and ABB Robotics
6. Plasma Cutter/ Acetylene torch
7. Hand tools
8. Pallet jacks, parts lifters
9. Forklift, scissor left, ladder
10. Electric cart
11. Company issued cell phone

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for assigning, over-seeing and completion of projects from start to finish being performed by the W/M Machinist.

This position performs evaluations and institutes disciplinary action when needed to the W/M Machinist.

Work Ethic Responsibilities:

ETHICS: Enthusiasm, Teamwork, Honesty, Integrity, Character and Self-Motivated

Absenteeism/tardiness: Is conscientious in being at work when scheduled and on time.

Productivity: Perform the highest possible amount of quality work in the least or standard amount of time. Follow documented processes and procedures.

Quality: Do good quality work the first time, avoiding rework. Make good quality decisions as it relates to the job functions. Exhibit problem solving skills.

Safety: Be knowledgeable of and adhere to all safety rules and regulations. Always be conscious of the safety implications of one's actions; consistently observe safety regulations and wear required safety equipment. Do not jeopardize one's own safety or others in any way. Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in all designated areas assigned by the company. Immediately report all near misses, safety concerns and accidents. Safely and efficiently use any assigned equipment.

Lean: Participate in and support lean manufacturing programs and principles with a focus to reduce costs with quality product such as Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Suggestion System, etc. Actively participate in Continuous Improvement to continually strive to improve our processes and procedures. Adhere to 5S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain.

Environmental: Employee is responsible for complying and supporting any environmental policies and programs put in place by Batesville Tool and Die (BTD). Employee may not bring any environmentally hazardous substances or compounds into BTD and is always conscious of the impact on the environment. Support and adhere to Technical Specification (TS) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) activities and procedures.

Other: Perform any other duties as assigned with enthusiasm and without complaint.

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.

The employee is continually required to stand, use hands to handle to touch or grasp to function in tooling area. The employee is frequently required to walk, standing on concrete, climb stairs, sit, reach above shoulders, and talk/or hear. The employee occasionally is required to reach above shoulders, stoop, kneel, climb, crouch, bending, twisting, or crawl. The employee will also be required to frequently lift up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift up to 60 pounds. Weights above that will require a tool, forklift, cart table, or robot.

Please note that these physical demands are based on a typical work day. Physical demands may vary based on the task assigned that day.

Environmental Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet, oily, hot, humid conditions.

These environmental conditions are based on a typical work day. Conditions may vary based on the task assigned that day.

Travel

Occasional domestic and/or international travel may be required for this position.

Protective clothing/equipment required:

1. Safety glasses
2. Sturdy leather shoe/boot or steel toed tennis shoe
3. Hearing Protection
4. Gloves while performing certain tasks
5. Shade 10 welding helmet
6. Shade 5 cutting glasses