Production Team Member

Bridgestone Metalpha U.S.A., Inc.

Job Description

Job Title: Production Team Member

Department: Production

Reports To: Production Coach

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY: Manufactures steel wire to customer specifications by operating machines.

POSITION OVERVIEW
Metalpha Production Technicians manufacture steel cord to our customers specification by operating industrial machinery. This position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including Health and Life Insurance, Vision and Dental Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match, Quarterly Profit Sharing, and other benefits. Metalpha is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. Any offer of employment will be conditioned upon a pre-employment screening with includes taking and completing a drug test which results in a negative finding, successfully meeting the company background check guidelines, a physical and provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. as required by Federal Regulations.

POSITION ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Exhibit behavior in accordance with Metalpha Guiding Principles. The following are some examples of the principles that guide the Metalpha culture:
• Maintain a satisfactory attendance record
• Perform job duties in a safe manner to prevent accidents and injury to self and others, and to prevent damage to equipment, products, facility, and the environment
• Actively participates in team problem solving and 3S activities
• Prepares documentation to record production quantities and other relevant information
• Uses hand tools, including wire cutters, pliers, and other tools necessary to successfully perform the job
• Maintains equipment, machinery, work area and tools in a clean and orderly fashion
• Follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in the performance of assigned duties
• Use of Personal Protective equipment (Metatarsal Steel shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves) is required while in all production areas
• Ability to use critical thinking, good judgement, and prioritization to complete daily tasks
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to read, write and comprehend work instructions and other pertinent documents
• Demonstrated perseverance and dedication
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
• On occasion, required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving - Recognizes and analyzes work related issues. Uses available resources to evaluate potential solutions. Not only identifies issues, but also recommends solutions.

Communication - Presents ideas effectively in formal and informal situations with all team members. Conveys thoughts clearly and concisely. Listens well and asks appropriate questions. Communicates well in writing.

Customer Orientation - Degree to which work performed is focused and responsive to internal and external customer needs and expectations.

Team Orientation - Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others towards the attainment of team goals and objectives.

Job Knowledge - Possesses sufficient skill and knowledge to perform all parts of the job effectively, efficiently and safely. Relates current issues to historical issues. Provides technical assistance to others. Is consulted by others on technical matters. Makes active effort to stay up-to-date.