Mech I Assembly - Line B - 1st Shift

POSITION PURPOSE

A shop hourly position with the primary responsibilities of assembling a wide variety of mechanical units at workstations from engineered drawings and blueprints using standard work for assembly.

As a senior mechanic, The Mechanic I is an influencer, who leads junior mechanics or teams as assigned and demonstrates BAC’s values of Earning Trust, Embracing Responsibility, Showing Courage, and Driving Innovation.

The Mechanic I will also be required to train and mentor junior mechanics and assist the department leadership team with daily assignments as directed.  The purpose for every position at BAC regardless of department or level can be summed up as doing the right thing in the right way.

 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES


* Owns personal and team safety.

Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times.



* Perform functions in all assembly line stations, with the exception of welding and work centers


* Utilize standard work to assemble mechanical support assemblies to specification.


* Operate equipment in a manner that maximizes productivity and quality.


* Safely operate jib cranes and/or overhead cranes to lift, move, and position components.


* Train junior mechanics of the team and guide their work performance.


* Provide leadership to the team in the absence of the Station Lead and or Team Leader.


* Understand departmental metrics and communicate / interpret for junior mechanics.


* Update and post metrics as assigned.


* Accurately complete paperwork or online data entry required by department.


* Document processes for knowledge capture and the training of junior mechanics.


* Maintains and sustain 5S standards in the department.


* Participate in continuous improvement activities and projects.



* Contribute to departmental safety improvements and initiatives.


* Aggressively uphold and support quality and process standards


* Ensure individual activities embrace sustainability, reduce the impact on the environment, minimize waste, maximize recycling, minimize energy and water usage.


* Support a culture of innovation through original thinking to improve processes, methods, systems or services; translates new ideas into business opportunities



* Perform other duties as assigned by plant leadership.

 

NATURE & SCOPE

Reports to the Team Leader, Station Leader or other supervisor as assigned.  Provides hands on leadership and mentoring to junior mechanics as well as be prepared to fulfill department leadership roles as needed.  As a senior mechanic, expertise may be requested to participate on regional project teams.  Expectation is to operate as an influencer and subject matter expert

 

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS


* Demonstrated ability to lead small groups.


* Effective written communication including documentation of processes, and the communication of those processes with fellow mechanics.

Ability to ...