Production Team Member - Michigan, United States

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Lear For You

We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams. We foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. What we are trying to say is we want to be more for you.

We are your path to a better career, a better future, and a better you.

Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, flawlessly manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we are one of the World's Most Admired Companies. 

Our teams are the secret to our success. They are empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we all understand that we must work together to win. 

Are you ready for a better career? A better future?

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Worker I – Inserter, Demolders, Inspect/Repair, & Pack/Trim

Basic Function

  Performs general labor as assigned. 

  If demolding:

  Removes finished foam seating pads from their molds, places parts on a conveyer for the next stage of the finishing process and

  removes any obvious foam particles from the molds.

  If waxing:

  Removes any obvious foam particles from molds and applies a thin layer of demolding agent (aerosol wax) to the surface of the molds.

  If placing inserts:

  Places clips, felts, wires and other required inserts inside of mold

Qualifications: Skills, Education and Training

  Environmental management system overview Basic / Entry Level Training / Seminar

  Orientation Basic / Entry Level Training / Seminar

  Quality Management System Overview Basic / Entry Level Training / Seminar

  Right-to-Know/Hazardous Communication Basic / Entry Level Training / Seminar

  Verified by Reference Check or Job Performance

  1. Able to work in team setting and communicate well

  2. Physically able to perform job

  3. Follows both oral and written instructions, including customer standards.

  4. Reliable

  5. Able to work any shift and overtime as directed

  6. Follows good safety practices.

  If Waxing:

  1. Able to operate and properly calibrate aerosol wax gun

  2. Must be proficient in knowledge and application of all applicable standards and work instructions pertaining to the specific parts

  assigned.

  If Repairing:

  Specific Duties

  All positions clean work area during periods of downtime and at the conclusion of shift and perform various duties assigned by

  supervisor.

  Performs production-related duties as assigned:

  Waxing:

  1.  Cleans foam particles and/or wax build-up from molds

  2.  Applies spray wax to the mold surfaces

  3.  Notifies supervisor and line technician of process problems

  Placing Inserts:

  1.  Places proper inserts (wires, felts, & Velcro) into molds.

  2.  Informs supervisor of insert shortages; assists in recovering dropped or misplaced inserts

  Demolding:

  1.  Removes molded foam seat pads from molds.

  2.  Places part on conveyer for next stage of finishing process.

  2.  Cleans any foam particles and/or wax build-up from the molds.

  3.  Informs supervisor and line technician of process problems underfills, wax burns, etc.

  Trimming:

  1. Removes all ribbon vents and uncontrolled flash on parting line that is greater than 25mm using hands.

  2. Inspects parts for the following defects.

      a. Flash not trimmed off.

      b. Hard spots on the parting line.

      c. Under fills

      d. Foam free areas

  3. Safety glove must be worn on both hands.

  4. Inform supervisor of B-surface defects.

  *** percent of time spent in working environment or using physical demands

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  5. See specialized customer required trim areas.

  Repairing:

  1. Look for voids marked by Inspector.

  2. Use a buffer to repair.

  3. If voids are small, stuff the void with repair foam, then cut it back to contour of part.

  4. Inform supervisor of any insert shortages

  Packing:

  1. Remove parts off the conveyor belt.

      a. Identify part, place it in its respective bin

  2. Pack the parts in their respective order. The pack description is posted on the floor where the bins go.

      a. Pack description includes the part orientation

      b. Pack description includes the quantity

      c. Pack description includes the part number and the vehicle

  3. Verify that the standard pack is met.

      a. Verify the correct quantity is in the bin

      b. Verify that the pack orientation is correct

      c. Make sure that all parts are inside of the bin.  Parts that hang out of the bin may get ripped.

  4. Notify production supervisor if out of balance on parts.

  5. As backup to material clerk, prepare and attach product labels.

  Mold Cleaning:

  1. Clean the bowl of the tool.

      a. Clean all ribbon vents of any foam

      b. Clean any areas that have foam stuck to them

      c. Apply paste wax to any areas scrubbed with a chore boy or had stuck foam

  2. Clean all wire holders of foam.

      a. Apply paste wax to wire holders that have stuck foam

  3. Vent Identification

      a. Ribbon Vent

  4. Verify the bowl is clean.

      a. Inspect the ribbon vents to ensure they are free of flash

      b. Inspect all wire holders to ensure they are foam free.  A foamed in holder

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.