Job Location : Winnsboro,SC, USA
DescriptionEstablished in 2007, Element Electronics began with a simple belief - every household should have access to TVs featuring cutting-edge technology. In 2014, we took our commitment further by opening a factory in Winnsboro, SC, making Element the sole major television company assembling TVs in the United States. Presently, we continue to challenge ourselves, expanding our product range to include electronics and home appliances, while consistently providing customers with products showcasing the latest technology, all at affordable prices.Team Associate IV is a technical position in production. This position leads the initial assessment, repair, and troubleshooting of TVs to improve production efficiency. A person in this position needs to assess all defective units, tag them properly, and move them to the correct quality location. This position is the career path into quality technician roles in the Quality Department.The Repair Tech works closely with the production line leadership and other team associates on the line to identify defective products, report them in a timely manner, assess the level of defects and reports them to the quality department.Other responsibilities include:Repair and Trouble Shooting (65%)Ensure all repair information is logged into relevant system.Perform work requiring an entry-level knowledge of electrical/electronic theories and principles andprinciples of operation of electronic equipment.Investigate reported internal quality issues that are found to be supplier, production or process relatedand communicates those findings in a timely and accurate manner.Follows current work instruction and ensures adherence to the Quality Control Plan and related SOPs.Compares and reviews SOPs and BOMs to production work orders and raw materials during each line changeover.Maintains quality standards by inspecting and reporting defective incoming materials.Continuously evaluates manufacturing operations, suggests and implements improvements to achieveoptimum line efficiencies utilizing support functions when necessary.Verifies incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting visual inspections, rejecting andreporting non-conforming materials to line leadership, quality, warehouse and logistics management.Operates, troubleshoots, repairs, and changes over product in a timely manner to minimize downtimePassion for Element Electronics mission, vision, values and core pillarsLine Leadership Support and Training (20%)Be an effective team member by demonstrating positive, effective and respectful communication between team leaders, utilities, and operators.Assist in training and development of new department employees.Follow site escalation practices for line stoppages or breakdowns.Special Projects (10%)Complete special projects, keep work area clean and work independently as assigned by managementAll other duties as assigned by management (5%)RequirementsGeneral production operations knowledge.Technical knowledge is a must. Ability to read and comprehend procedures.Ability to work as line leadership support and as a team player when the need arises.Must be organized and thrive in a fast-paced and ever-changing environmentMust be self-motivated and be able to work with minimum supervisionHS Diploma plus Technical certification or equivalent desiredADDITIONAL INFORMATION:This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject t possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or experience.This is a full-time position. Days of work are Monday through Friday. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required as job duties demand.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThese physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Production TA IV position. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use his or her hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.WORK ENVIRONMENTWhile performing the responsibilities of the job, these work environment characteristics are representative of the environment the Production TA IV will encounter. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENTElement TV Company, LP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employee and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national original, age disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Element TV Company, LP complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Element TV Company, LP expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Element TV Company, LPs employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.