Production Team Member

Worker I - Inserter, Demolders, Inspect/Repair, & Pack/Trim

Basic Function

Performs general labor as assigned.

If Waxing:

1. Able to operate and properly calibrate aerosol wax gun

2. Must be proficient in knowledge and application of all applicable standards and work instructions pertaining to the specific parts

assigned.

If Repairing:

Waxing:

1. Cleans foam particles and/or wax build-up from molds

2. Applies spray wax to the mold surfaces

3. Notifies supervisor and line technician of process problems

Placing Inserts:

1. Places proper inserts (wires, felts, & Velcro) into molds.

2. Informs supervisor of insert shortages; assists in recovering dropped or misplaced inserts

Demolding:

1. Removes molded foam seat pads from molds.

2. Places part on conveyer for next stage of finishing process.

2. Cleans any foam particles and/or wax build-up from the molds.

3. Informs supervisor and line technician of process problems underfills, wax burns, etc.

Trimming:

1. Removes all ribbon vents and uncontrolled flash on parting line that is greater than 25mm using scissors or air trimmer tool.

2. Inspects parts for the following defects.

a. Flash not trimmed off.

b. Hard spots on the parting line.

c. Under fills

d. Foam free areas

3. Safety glove must be worn on opposite hand.

4. Inform supervisor of B-surface defects.

*** percent of time spent in working environment or using physical demands

Repairing:

1. Look for voids marked by Inspector.

2. Use scoop to repair.

3. If voids are small, stuff the void with repair foam, then cut it back to contour of part.

4. Inform supervisor of any insert shortages

Packing:

1. Remove parts off the monorail.

a. Identify part, place it in its respective bin

2. Pack the parts in their respective order. The pack description is posted on the floor where the bins go.

a. Pack description includes the part orientation

b. Pack description includes the quantity

c. Pack description includes the part number and the vehicle

3. Verify that the standard pack is met.

a. Verify the correct quantity is in the bin

b. Verify that the pack orientation is correct

c. Make sure that all parts are inside of the bin. Parts that hang out of the bin may get ripped.

4. Notify production supervisor if out of balance on parts.

5. As backup to material clerk, prepare and attach product labels.

Mold Cleaning:

1. Clean the bowl of the tool.

a. Clean all ribbon vents of any foam

b. Clean any areas that have foam stuck to them

c. Apply paste wax to any areas scrubbed with a chore boy or had stuck foam

2. Clean all wire holders of foam.

a. Apply paste wax to wire holders that have stuck foam

3. Vent Identification

a. Ribbon Vent

4. Verify the bowl is clean.

a. Inspect the ribbon vents to ensure they are free of flash

b. Inspect all wire holders to ensure they are foam free. A foamed in holder