INMA02-Maintenance Glue Tech

Title: Maintenance Glue Tech
Location: Hopkinsville, KY, United States

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Level: Professional

Who are we:

Antolin is a leading global automotive supplier, we are experts in designing, manufacturing, and supplying innovative solutions for vehicles around the world. Our product portfolio includes trim, headliners, and cockpits, as well as lighting and other interior systems. We offer comprehensive solutions with a focus on quality, safety, and sustainability. Our products are used in many of the world’s leading car brands. In fact, Antolin equips nearly 600 vehicle models around the world. In 2022, about 40% of the world’s electric cars were carrying Antolin components.

With over 130 plants in 25 countries, Antolin has achieved this strong industry presence through over seventy years of working with our customers in order to develop a complete cycle of component manufacturing, from their conception and design, through the development and validation stages, to their industrialisation and sequenced delivery.

We are working hard on spearheading the transformation that the automotive industry is currently experiencing with regard to vehicle interiors by collaborating with our customers. We do so in order to develop more sustainable and technologically advanced vehicles that are also adapted to the new needs and requirements of their passengers.

As part of this transformation, Antolin is committed to a sustainable business model that focuses on and creates value for all its stakeholders, including its customers, employees, investors, suppliers, and society as a whole.

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What we offer our employees:

You will be part of a highly engaged multinational with international career opportunities.
We offer you a learning journey adapted to your professional experience.
You will work on international projects for world- renowned companies in Automotive sector.
You can find an Open Environment to learn new technologies.
We can offer you a competitive salary, benefits and valuable OEM discounts.

Mission:

The aim of this position is to provide technical support to all the production lines relating to the function and optimal operation of all the Glue Systems.

Essential Functions of Role:

Supervisory Capacity: No Supervisory Responsibilities

Technical support to all the production lines relating to the function and optimal operation of all the Glue Systems (excluding any Hot Melt Glue Systems) as well as water applications.
Assist Line Leader with Roll Coater calibration if needed
At the beginning of each shift, check equipment for proper operation of Glue application on each line. (Roll Coaters and Spray Booths)
At the beginning of each shift, check equipment for proper operation of Water application on each line.
Check all Roll Coaters for any Glue leaks. For any leaks found, identify the cause and notify the Line Leader of the corresponding line. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FIX BY STICKING ANYTHING (BARS, RODS, ETC…) INTO THE ROLL COATER WHILE IT IS IN WORKING MODE AND IN OPERATION. Roll coater MUST BE in CLEAN MODE or rollers STOPPED before cleaning on the canals and ends of the rollers. Proper tools must be used while cleaning (e.g. No air hammers are to be used while cleaning the canals).
Responsible for rebuilding Transfer Pumps, Glue Spray Guns, Water Spray Guns, and manifolds. Glue Technicians are to ensure that these are rebuilt and on hand for quick changing of failed equipment. When failed equipment is replaced, it must be rebuilt and placed back into inventory promptly after it is removed from production.
Responsible for emptying all water trays under water sprayers before they are full and spilling into the floor. Clean any water in the floor under water trolley.
Responsible for checking each roll coat each shift to ensure proper functioning of glue flow from the tote to the roller (zero blockages in pipes).
Responsible for mixing of adhesive and maintaining proper traceability of glue mixing activity by properly labelling the tote and documenting viscosity readings in book.
Responsible for stocking the lines with mixed adhesive for the Roll Coaters. When empty glue totes are removed from the Production Line, the tote is to be completely empty. The empty tote is to be taken outside to the holding area by the HAZMAT building to be pick up by outsourced company.
Shift turnover with incoming shift is Mandatory. You are not to leave the incoming shift with empty containers of glue on the Production Lines and in the Glue Mixing area, and Water trays are to be empty.
Responsible for housekeeping on and around the glue stands on each line.
Responsible for housekeeping on and around the glue barrels on each line.
Glue Technician is not to leave any spare parts/components/rags/etc.… on the line when repairs are completed.
Responsible for completing and turning in Daily Check Sheet to the Maintenance Supervisor.
Glue Technician is to perform all job duties in a safe manor following all company policies and procedures. This includes all safety procedures for cleaning roll coaters. The Glue Technician is to NOT perform any maintenance nor clean on a roll coater unless the machine is in CLEAN MODE.
Glue Technicians are required to provide their own tools. Specialty tools that are owned/provided by Antolin are to be returned to their proper location when finished using. Glue Technician is responsible for 5S in the mixing area and rebuild area(s).

Essential Common Requirements for All Employees:

Quality System: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Quality requirements.
Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply and meet all function-related EHS requirements.
Product Safety: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.
Compliance: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Compliance requirements
Information Security: Understand, apply and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of Antolin information requirements.
Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and / or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.
Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.
Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment.

What we are looking for:

Educational Requirement: High School Graduate or Equivalent

Area of Study: Basic Studies

(Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.)

Years of Experience Required:

3-5 Minimum Years of Experience with Maintenance.
3-5 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry

Required Qualifications:

Language Required: English (Fluency with Reading, Writing, Speaking)

Travel Required: 5-25%

Physical Ability Requirements:

Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing): Frequently
Movement (Walking): Constantly
Carry Weight (Lifting up to 20 lbs): Frequently
Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing): Constantly
Use Hands/Fingers (Operate computer, printer, phone): Constantly

Work Environment:

Often exposed to distracting sounds and noisy conditions

Personal protective equipment is required

Works closely with others, perhaps within a foot of another person

Exposure to hot or cold temperatures

Work is indoor in a manufacturing setting that may not be temperature controlled.

Exposure to hazardous equipment on a daily basis

Are sometimes exposed to contaminants.

Must be able to match the pace of work to the speed of equipment

May frequent manufacturing plants and must follow all rules while visiting locations.

Here at Antolin, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these protected characteristics. We encourage applications from all individuals and strongly support diversity in our workplace. We strive to create an inclusive environment for everyone, and we are committed to treating everyone in a fair and equitable manner. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Duties, responsibilities or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.

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