Manufacturing Rate

[outsydthebox]

A few months? When they are producing a car a minute, which the line can do, it takes a worker about 10 minutes to learn their particular job and very little longer to learn where the breakroom and bathroom are. The only issues I'd expect would be if parts are shipped to the plant in the wrong configuration or made incorrectly. ALL those problems will be fixed in the first week. It just won't take the people long to learn their jobs. I watched a guy being put on a new station. He watched the supervisor do the job one time. From then on, he didn't need any assistance. It isn't very hard.

The logistics of getting the cars out of the factory and loaded into their various transports would be the only real challenge once all the parts are on the line and available. I believe that Elio will hire out the logistics of moving Elios around the country. I don't see why they would presume to be able to do it themselves.

I predict a slower than optimal line for about a week... but only because they will want to make sure they have parts runners going smoothly (and some parts areas only get refilled about weekly - think screws and nuts). They'll run for a while till they know it's smooth. Then, they'll hire a second shift and bring them all in the week prior to starting and have them watch the station they'll be performing and shadow the dayshift for a couple of hours. The next week, dayshift will end shortly after the evening shift gets there and the transition to full-time, full-speed 2nd shift will begin immediately. There won't be much in the way of slowdown or "learning curve". All those jobs are pretty simple.

Thank you for pointing out that this isn't rocket science. Because you used to work at this very factory, your insights are greatly appreciated!

 

[KD]

I only saw a line change. But, they typically run similar lines for new models and sell the first ones that come off the line with maybe the first one being reserved for something internal.

And that is for an established program. I understand the assembly process won't, or certainly shouldn't, be all that problematic. Priority of finding the break room and crapper is understood!

"The only issues I'd expect would be if parts are shipped to the plant in the wrong configuration or made incorrectly. ALL those problems will be fixed in the first week."

Automotive may differ than what I am accustomed to, but I find it hard to imagine that ALL those problems can/will be fixed in the first week.

I am certainly keeping the faith that your knowledge base far outstrips mine in this regard!

Go Team Elio!

 

[Ty]

Thank you for pointing out that this isn't rocket science. Because you used to work at this very factory, your insights are greatly appreciated!

Thank you. My insight may be a little dated though. I'd love a chance to check on what Elio has planned at the plant! And hey, I'm looking for a job right now as well! (freshly retired from the Air Force)

 

[Ty]

And that is for an established program. I understand the assembly process won't, or certainly shouldn't, be all that problematic. Priority of finding the break room and crapper is understood!

"The only issues I'd expect would be if parts are shipped to the plant in the wrong configuration or made incorrectly. ALL those problems will be fixed in the first week."

Automotive may differ than what I am accustomed to, but I find it hard to imagine that ALL those problems can/will be fixed in the first week.

I am certainly keeping the faith that your knowledge base far outstrips mine in this regard!

Go Team Elio!

It's possible some small part won't fit right or something but Elio SHOULD be using the exact same parts for all the E models and should have all that ironed out before they start with EM-000001

 

[TeamCoconutOreo]

A few months? When they are producing a car a minute, which the line can do, it takes a worker about 10 minutes to learn their particular job and very little longer to learn where the breakroom and bathroom are. The only issues I'd expect would be if parts are shipped to the plant in the wrong configuration or made incorrectly. ALL those problems will be fixed in the first week. It just won't take the people long to learn their jobs. I watched a guy being put on a new station. He watched the supervisor do the job one time. From then on, he didn't need any assistance. It isn't very hard.

The logistics of getting the cars out of the factory and loaded into their various transports would be the only real challenge once all the parts are on the line and available. I believe that Elio will hire out the logistics of moving Elios around the country. I don't see why they would presume to be able to do it themselves.

I predict a slower than optimal line for about a week... but only because they will want to make sure they have parts runners going smoothly (and some parts areas only get refilled about weekly - think screws and nuts). They'll run for a while till they know it's smooth. Then, they'll hire a second shift and bring them all in the week prior to starting and have them watch the station they'll be performing and shadow the dayshift for a couple of hours. The next week, dayshift will end shortly after the evening shift gets there and the transition to full-time, full-speed 2nd shift will begin immediately. There won't be much in the way of slowdown or "learning curve". All those jobs are pretty simple.

It took Ford a year and a half to get the Focus right. It wasn't until 02 that the recalls ended. My opinion, a few months is being optimistic.

 

[bunchathrees]

It took Ford a year and a half to get the Focus right. It wasn't until 02 that the recalls ended. My opinion, a few months is being optimistic.

While it seems likely that there will be glitches, we do have a much simpler vehicle here. I am hoping that will weigh in our favor.

 

[NSTG8R]

Elio's using "off the shelf" parts that already have a proven track record. That's their story, and they're sticking to it.

 

[Kuda]

Thank you. My insight may be a little dated though. I'd love a chance to check on what Elio has planned at the plant! And hey, I'm looking for a job right now as well! (freshly retired from the Air Force)

Showing up @ the plant & talking to
Gino might not be a bad idea...

 

[John-b-gone]

Showing up @ the plant & talking to
Gino might not be a bad idea...

Ty it would be nice to have an "insider" among us, I wonder if they would let you post?

 

[Coss]

Ty it would be nice to have an "insider" among us, I wonder if they would let you post?

We had one before; ended up being a nightmare for him. He left and it's taken a while to get back on good terms with EM; wouldn't want to ruin that; so best to leave it as is.