General Purpose:
Production Team Members perform a variety of tasks associated with the production of Wind Turbine Blades.This level focuses on learning your role with emphasis on safety and quality standards
Responsibilities:
Operate all manufacturing equipment efficiently and safely
Follow Process Work Instructions, Manual production processing, Fit and assemble parts into complete assembly (such as bolts, screws, shafts or bearings)
Learn safety and quality improvement processes. Clean and organize work area according to 5S requirements
Demonstrate ability to meet production standards on specific tasks within required time.Contributes to the achievement of team goals
Complete tasks with high level of Safety and Quality standards
Required to be Safety-Minded. Will safely do the right thing, every time, without being told
Be a reliable team member by showing attendance within the requirements
Lift, position, and/or remove material from work areas
Load, stack and transport materials by hand, truck, crane or jib
Follow work process instructions specific to job task
Adhere to Production Worker Instructions (PWI)
Collaborative and effective team player and able to work with teams
Ability to read and comprehend Work Process Instructions and translate that into the ability to perform the tasks required
Accurately complete Quality and Administrative documents
Ability to complete tasks by using small tools
All other duties as assigned
Essential Functions:
Must be able to see and hear alarms, timers and follow verbal instructions
Must be able to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the task
Must be able to tolerate an environment where chemicals and materials are used within OSHA guidelines
Ability to work at a pace in accordance to a takt plan that still meets safety and quality requirements
Regular & reliable attendance
Climb up and down stairs
Push, pull and lift to 35 pounds own their own and team lift up to 70 lbs.
Education, Training, and Skills Required:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Work history of at least one year in preferably manufacturing preferred
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Completion of on-the-job training may be substituted for experience requirements
Brings teams together and promotes positive environment
Basic system skills-Microsoft office, SAP and Apriso
Must pass confined spaces test as required
Must be able to pass a respiratory fit test as required
Participate in Vestas Behavioral Change (safety observations) program.
Heavy equipment training and certifications for those using cranes, forklifts, jibs, gantries, etc.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to read and comprehend Work Process Instructions and translate that into the ability to perform the tasks required
Accurately complete Quality and Administrative documents
Ability to complete tasks by using small tools
Must be able to see and hear alarms, timers and follow verbal instructions
Must be able to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the task, i.e. safety glasses, gloves, face shield, respirator (except Nacelles), bump cap
Must be able to tolerate an environment where chemicals and materials are used within OSHA guidelines.
Must demonstrate that they can sit on a rolling stool and maneuver 40 feet.
Candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to reach overhead and assemble nutsand bolts for 5 consecutive minutes.
Candidate must be able to demonstrate that they kneel on 1 knee, squat, bend over so hands are at a height of knees for 4 minutes (1 minute each)
Candidate must demonstrate that they can climb up and down 8 stairs.
Frequently push, pull and lift to 35 pounds own their own and team lift up to 70 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.