RAIL GRIND

Your Career Begins at Timken
If you're ready for a challenging career that provides you with the ability to advance personally and professionally, look to Timken. Our associates make the world more productive by improving the efficiency and reliability of the machinery that keeps industry in motion.
Job Requirements / Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required
Ability to Lead, Motivate, and Communicate with all team members
An acceptable level of math skills (addition, subtraction, fraction, division etc.)
Able to stand 100% of work day
Requires lifting (up to 40lbs –up to 95% per day) and material handling
Must go through TMOS and complete with a passing score
Other Considerations:
Demonstrated excellance in related manufacturing processes
Demonstrated ability to initiate corrective actions and problem solving techniques
Demostrated ability to respond to situations with minimum supervision
Experience in Lean Manufacturing (i.e, 5 S, Problem Solving, Standard Work, etc.)
Associate Degree in technical field is preferred
Job Tasks / Responsibilities:
Lead one or more manufacturing cells while maintaining output and 100% quality goals
Assist in constructing and tracking appropriate Key Process Indictators relative to the product line goals
Focused on Continuous Improvement which includes standard work, set up and change over efficiencies and 5 S
Perform periodic tasks as specified by standard work instructions
Certified to perform all operations within the cell including set-ups
Relieve / substitute as necessary for cell members to maintain output for cell
Train and certify all cell team members
Track cell performance indicators and execute cell help-chain as necessary
Maintain cell visual management communication boards
Lead team members to work safely and maintain housekeeping standards
Ensure compliance with quality systems by use of control plans, SPC, and proper gaging techniques
Facilitate a constant flow of communication within team and between shifts
Report team progress and individual team member needs to the Department Supervisor
Work with Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Production Control to understand team objectives and customer requirements
Promote a positive team work environment
Maintain knowledge of current quality and safety system(s) and other regulatory compliance related to this position
Refer to Ergonomic Job Descriptions for the physical job requirements
This position is responsible to the Department Supervisor
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.