Production Trainee
Manufacturing and Operations
Deliver best in class thinking and service to the oil and gas, marine and energy markets through listening, applying intelligence and responding. Every time. The production department is responsible for the delivery of quality Point Eight Power products in a timely manner in order to support our efforts of being a best in class manufacturer. The overall objective of this position is to provide entry-level support for electrical assembly functions while learning wiring techniques in order to contribute to a team focused on leading cycle time, delivering superior quality, and assisting in reducing per unit costs to drive operational success. Consistent and accurate representation of the Point Eight Power brand, mission, vision, values, and organizational strategy are essential to achieving the goals of the organization.
Essential Accountabilities
- Assemble, terminate, wire and install electrical components and devices into enclosures, per drawing packages and instructions defined by the Engineering Department to a sufficient level of proficiency in order to be promoted to a Wireman 3 role after completing a 90 day probationary period.
- Install and mount electrical controls, panels, sensors and components by reading and comprehending schematics or documents to efficiently build customized equipment in order to meet deadlines.
- Perform daily tasks with safe and proper use of equipment and tools, including tape measures, crimpers, drills, hand power tools, overhead cranes, pallet jacks, tilt tables, and saw horses.
- Interpret and apply basic electrical manufacturing knowledge and principles and read specifications to determine component parts, methods, and sequencing.
- Maintain a safe, clean and well-organized work area by complying with safety procedures, rules, quality standards and best practices, and relying on pre-established guidelines or directions from senior team members to perform tasks optimally.
- Assist with cleaning and packing finished products for shipping.
- Identify and report missing materials or production problems that may cause project delays or effect quality.
Required Skills
- Active Listening
- The ability to give full attention to when others speak and taking time to understand the points being made; asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Verbal & Written Communication Skills - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand and the ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
- Time Management
- The ability to manage one''s own time and contribute to the effective use of others''.
- Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
- Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Quality Focus - The ability to establish and exceed high standards of excellence in all elements of work by carefully following procedures and striving for accuracy.
- Teamwork/Cooperation- The ability to correspond and collaborate with both peers and leaders.
- Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
- Control Precision - The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
- Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
- Multi-limb Coordination - The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
- Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Customer & Service Orientation - The ability to initiate and actively seek ways to help people.
Measures
This position is jointly accountable to achieve targets on the following measures to help drive organizational and department success.
Organizational Results Measures - Net Profit
- Client Net Promoter Score Departmental Driver Measures
- % 6S Completion
- % Production Rework Hours/Total Hours
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Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Physical Requirement: Must have ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Employee must be able to stand for long periods of time, sit, climb or balance, hear, use hands, taste/smell, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, stand, walk, talk, and reach with hands and arms.
Working Conditions: Must have the ability to work in a typical manufacturing environment
Required Experience
Education
- High School diploma or equivalent, preferred.
Experience - Two years of experience using hand tools in a skilled labor environment, required.
- Two years of experience in electrical or manufacturing assembly, preferred.
This job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.
This position is located at 1510 Engineers Road, Belle Chasse, LA. View the Google Map in full screen.