Production Operator Intern (Work Based Learning)

Nokian Tyres

Posted 4 days ago

Internship

Dayton, Tennessee

In Person

Smart Summary

The Production Operator Intern will operate production equipment, monitor processes for malfunctions, and ensure quality and safety standards are met. They will also assist in troubleshooting shop floor issues and maintain a clean, orderly work environment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Production line operation

Equipment troubleshooting

Material handling

Data entry

Quality control

Safety compliance

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Automation systems

Job Description

General Duties & Functions

  • Performs assigned activities on production line(s), including operation of equipment in accordance with work and safety instructions as well as production specifications and schedules
  • Performs tasks efficiently with high attention to detail, ensuring achievement of volume, cost, and safety targets, as well as quality standards 
  • Serves as a resource to others by sharing information, production techniques and demonstrating functional tasks to assist newly assigned team members 
  • Assists in troubleshooting of shop floor problems pertaining to equipment, machines, raw materials, and design
  • Monitors equipment, tools, process and systems to anticipate and/or detect non-routine issues that could lead to equipment malfunction, production delays and/or quality-related matters
  • Loads materials into production systems in a timely and efficient manner, operates automation and production control systems as assigned 
  • Maintains a clean and orderly work area and production equipment, ensuring adherence to health and safety requirements 
  • Openly and proactively shares feedback and recommendations with leaders for continual improvement in production operations, operating procedures and processes
  • Lifts materials and tools manually as needed to position for proper machine loading, unloading and inspection 
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills/Qualifications

  • Ability to load and unload material from manual and automated equipment with little supervision
  • Possess basic computer and data entry skills, including the ability to operate and load simple computer programs as required to run production equipment
  • Demonstrates team spirit, shows flexibility and positive attitude as an active team contributor
  • Demonstrates the ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrates problem-solving skills, is able to recognize and appropriately escalate issues when situations arise
  • Ability to successfully complete pre-hire basic skills tests and assessments
  • Ability to successfully pass pre-employment background check, physical exam and drug screening
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Physical Requirements and Demands

  • Must be able to work standing and/or walking continuously throughout an 8-hour shift
  • Frequent reaching, grasping, bending, and stooping 
  • Must be able to tolerate odor from raw materials, freshly cured tires and hot materials
  • Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 75 lbs independently, and occasionally lift and/or move above shoulder height.
  • Must be able to frequently engage in repetitive motions requiring substantial movement of the wrist, hands and/or fingers
  • Adequate vision to read work instructions, job aids and guides, and detect imperfections in raw materials, tooling and finished product 

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Nokian Tyres is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.  


Monday - Friday, 3 pm - 8 pm

Nokian Tyres

Nokian Tyres is the world’s northernmost tire manufacturer, but our expertise reaches way beyond the limits of our northern home. We promote and facilitate safe driving in demanding conditions around the world, and craft innovative products for passenger cars, trucks and heavy machinery that give you peace of mind in all driving conditions. Whether you drive in snow, slush or heavy rain, on a dry highway, icy country lane or off road on gravel and rocks, we offer a solution for you. Nokian Tyres'​ history started more than 120 years ago. Founded in 1898, in the town of Nokia, Finland, we have learned through many generations what real peace of mind on the road means. Inspired by our heritage, we develop all our tires with the goals of sustainable safety and environmental friendliness throughout the product’s entire life cycle, respecting the people who make them, the people who drive them and the planet we all live on. As a Scandinavian company, sustainability is on our very DNA. We have our own plants in Nokia, Finland and Dayton, TN, USA. The US factory celebrated its opening in September 2019, and it represents the absolute top in the field in terms of productivity, quality and sustainability. In 2024 we opened a factory in Oradea, Romania, where commercial production is scheduled to start in 2025. The Oradea factory will be the first zero CO2 emission factory in the tire industry. Nokian Tyres group includes the Vianor tire retail chain with wholesale and retail business in Nokian Tyres’ primary markets.

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