Drill Press Operator - Header - 3rd Shift
On-siteDayton, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Assemble BAC product units from engineered drawings and blueprints using standard work instructions across multiple assembly line stations. Safely operate JIB cranes to lift and position components while maintaining personal and team safety through strict adherence to all rules and equipment protocols. Meet or exceed shift production goals and sustain 5S departmental standards by minimizing waste and maximizing recycling. Train and mentor junior mechanics as assigned, fulfilling senior mechanic responsibilities in your absence. Ensure consistent quality compliance and support continuous improvement initiatives through original thinking and process innovation.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated competent writing skills including the ability to document a process in a logical and coherent manner
- Working command of the English language, both written and spoken
- Demonstrated oral communication skills including the ability to communicate professionally with BAC customer and co-workers
- Demonstrated intermediate level knowledge of the plant IPI process and CAP program
- Competent in math including: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractional computations, and fraction to decimal conversions
- Demonstrated ability to operate JIB cranes; achieved through required certification
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and shop paperwork
- Demonstrated competence in locating and following BAC shop paperwork
- Must be flexible and able to adapt quickly to change
- Demonstrated knowledge on knock downs, packing and crating procedures
- Able to flex to other assembly lines with minimal training and supervision
- Understanding of elementary and intermediate LEAN principles including 5S, Kanban, one piece flow, and basic continuous improvement techniques
- Familiar with all appropriate procedures, policies, and standard work instructions for their area
- Demonstrated competence in BAC quality procedures and processes to follow when a quality issue is identified
- Computer skills include competence in locating relevant instructions and forms on the LAN or other databases
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
- Must be available for weekend overtime
- Must be available for any of three shifts
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated competence in BAC product
- Experience as an experienced mechanic
- High level of proficiency in assembling a wide variety of mechanical units
- Competent to work independently in the majority of functions
- Ability to provide training to junior mechanics as assigned
- Ability to flex to the maximum number of workstations
- Ability to meet or exceed production goals for shift
- Knowledgeable of and meets quality standards on a consistent basis
- Committed to achieving departmental safety goals
- Ability to maintain and sustain 5's in the department
- Ability to fulfill the role of MI senior mechanic in his or her absence
- Ability to support a culture of innovation through original thinking to improve processes, methods, systems or services
- Ability to translate new ideas into business opportunities
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