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About us

Somic America, Inc is a forward-thinking company that makes steering components for the top auto makers in the world. Our top values are creating quality products, keeping a safe work environment, and supporting our staff. We have a strong culture of hard work and collaboration, and we offer competitive salary and benefits.

SUMMARY

We are looking for machine operators and assembly staff at our Wytheville, Virginia manufacturing plant. Machine operators and assembly staff are responsible for making and assembling steering components such as ball joints, tie rods, and stabilizers. The ideal candidate enjoys learning new things, working on their feet, constantly moving, and problem solving. This is a full-time position, Monday thru Friday, with occasional weekend overtime.

Candidates must be diligent about safety protocols and quality standards. We have a comprehensive on-the-job training program, so you don’t need previous manufacturing experience or specific education. You just need a strong work ethic, great attitude, and ability to multi-task.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Other duties may be assigned.

• Measures and inspects parts for conformance to specifications.
• Sets up and operates assembly lines or numerical control equipment.
• Feeds or removes material from machines.
• Removes material from boxes and places on conveyor or in fixture.
• Observes and listens to machine operation to detect malfunctions.
• Notifies Team Leader or Supervisor of discrepancies.
• Attaches fixtures according to setup instructions.
• Completes line PMs (planned maintenance) as assigned.
• Confirms that all “mistake proofing” devices are operational.
• Maintains and provides a safe work area and work in a safe manner.
• Completes hourly checks to ensure parts meet Quality Specifications.
• Submits suggestions for improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a solid work ethic and the ability to work in a repetitive, fast-paced environment.
• Must have the willingness to come to work every day and on time.
• Operator experience preferred but not required.
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Basic Math skills a must: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures in English.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

BENEFITS

• $2 shift differential for 2nd & 3rd shift
• Excellent opportunities for advancement
• On-the-job training
• Excellent medical and dental benefits – low cost to employees – benefits are effective the first of the month after the month hired – additional tobacco free discount
• STD/LTD Insurance at no cost to employee
• 401(k) contribution with company match
• Life insurance at two times annual salary at no cost to employee
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• Vacation eligible during your first year
• Clothing allowance including safety shoes and safety glasses
• Opportunity to cross-train on different equipment
• Paid 30 minute lunch break

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand eight (8) or more hours a day; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Very fast-paced, repetitive motion environment
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, requires 20/40 near vision, can be with correction; distance vision, requires 20/40 far vision, can be with correction;color vision, requires both red/green, blue/violet and silver/gold discrimination;depth perception, accurate depth perception required;peripheral vision; minimum 160 degrees; and ability to adjust focus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brewer, ME 04412: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

The Wastewater Treatment PM Technician maintains the wastewater pre-treatment system (WWT) to meet regulatory requirements and company objectives. Performs preventative maintenance and quality checks of the waste water system to ensure environmental requirements are maintained. Performs assigned role in the Environmental Management System (EMS) in accordance with W010902.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Calibration of instrumentation, including pH probes, flow meters, and temperature sensors.
• Analysis of process water by the effective use of atomic absorption spectroscopy, titration analysis, pH measurement, indicator test strips, jar testing and other techniques. Adjusts process parameters based on these tests to achieve discharge and flow requirements.
• Maintenance of pumps, process piping and other equipment in the WWT and plating areas.
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, and other checks on the flow rates of chemical and process pumps, process parameters and chemical dosing rates as required.
• Performs daily collection and tests of effluent water.
• Helps coordinate cleanup activities in the event of a chemical leak or spill.
• Co-Coordinates plating bath changes with the plating quality technician.
• Services, maintains, and cleans Zinc filters on the plating lines.
• Maintains the chemical inventory for WWT.
• Manages the chemical drum cleaning and disposal program.
• Suggests and helps implement process and procedural improvements.
• Maintains a clean, neat, safe work environment. Achieves 5S objectives for WWT area.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of one year work experience in industrial sampling or monitoring, water/wastewater sampling or monitoring, water/wastewater treatment, and industrial maintenance
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, including basic inorganic chemistry

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma with a minimum of one year work experience in industrial sampling or monitoring, water/wastewater sampling or monitoring, water/wastewater treatment, and industrial maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, including basic inorganic chemistry.

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS

• Knowledge of company policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of state and local regulations pertaining to industrial discharge and wastewater treatment.
• Knowledge of laboratory analysis techniques and processes.
• Skill in collecting and analyzing data.
• Skill in using laboratory tools and instruments.
• Skill in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair.
• Skill in operating standard office equipment such as a computer, calculator, copier, and facsimile machine.
• Skill in performing mathematical calculations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

If you are someone with the ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and strong reasoning abilities, this job is for you. You should be comfortable with technical instructions, and capable of defining problems, collecting data, and drawing valid conclusions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
• Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
• Establishes program to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and testing, measurement, and analytical equipment and facilities.
• Develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and devises methods to assess cost and responsibility.
• Directs workers engaged in measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product, or process quality and reliability.
• Compiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions on quality control activities.
• Assists in development and maintenance of IATF 16949 compliant quality system.
• Performs process, product and system audits with a focus on standards and AIAG core tools.
• Discusses, investigates, and resolves quality issues raised by customers.
• Reports development of processes for new products to customers.
• Reports proposals for planned changes for existing products to customers.
• Assists Quality Specialist in maintenance of calibration system.
• Assists SAI’s Supplier Development Team to develop, implement, and maintain suppliers.
• Monitor supplier quality status.
• Discuss, investigate, and bring to light issues with SA’s supplier base, as well as conduct supplier audits and visits throughout the year.
• Issues Corrective Actions & Preventative Actions with an emphasis on root cause and permanent countermeasures.
• Assists in resolving internal quality issues at SAI while working with production and production engineering to find best solutions.
• Reviews PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) submissions from suppliers to determine if set specifications are met.
• Maintains and provides a safe work area and work in a safe manner. Submit suggestions for improvements.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

REQUIRED TRAINING

Within the first 90 days on the job, the Quality Engineer Training Checklist should be completed along with a thorough understanding of SAI’s Quality Management System.