Manufacturing Technician Position in the Forks of the River Area
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Regular attendance and punctuality required
Assist Manufacturing Engineers in improving the performance of equipment and processes and participate in the implementation of ideas that reduce downtime and improve overall productivity.
Assure equipment availability and readiness to meet the production schedule requirements and throughput rates for workcenters throughout the plant.
Maintain uptime on all production equipment to meet throughput rates on a consistent and reliable basis.
Diagnose machine problems quickly, perform effective troubleshooting of equipment, tools and process to maintain production of machinery. Provides technical support to others, as required.
Complete set ups in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with all scheduled production requirements.
Assure that spare parts are stocked and available for immediate use, to minimize downtime. Fabricates new parts from raw stock using machine tools when required.
Records and maintains data on performance of equipment, tooling and processes in a concise, accurate method and communicates exceptions to other team members.
Provides quality instruction, education and support to other Manufacturing Technicians and production operators.
Demonstrates safety awareness and executes safety policies and procedures at all times. Insures the safety of others by sharing of knowledge as it pertains to our facilities, equipment and employees.
Maintains a safe and orderly work environment, wherever duties are performed.
Assists in any/all other areas as directed, to meet the needs of customers.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Performs other duties as assigned
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/OTHER SKILLS:
HSD / GED required.
Additional training/education, up to and including a 2 year associates degree in a technical discipline.
An understanding of intermediate math skills including geometry and trigonometry.
Proficient with various measurement tools.
Proficient with a variety of machining tools.
The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Has attained additional skills/proficiency in areas such as:
Welding/Fabrication
Hydraulics
Pneumatics
Electrical/Electronics
PLC programming
Set-up/troubleshooting, repair and maintenance experience in a machine based manufacturing environment.
PROFILE:
Ability to keep several projects moving forward at the same time.
Self-motivated, able to work with little supervision.
Able to work with and receive direction from many individuals besides his or her direct supervisor.
Effective problem solving skills.
Initiative to pursue changes in the work place that provide a competitive advantage.
Provides input to insure continuous improvements throughout the plant.
Ability to understand and work with company wide priorities.
Excellent communications skills.
Desire and ability to help others improve their technical skills.
FABRICATION/MECHANICAL:
Ability to fabricate machine structures and support members.
Ability to fabricate components for mounting of equipment, tooling, or devices.
Ability to dismantle, rebuild, refurbish, or install equipment.
Ability to read a variety of engineering and schematic drawings.
Repair and lubricate machines.
Has attained additional skills/proficiency in areas such as:
Welding (tool steel, cast iron, aluminum)
Hydraulics
Pneumatics
Electrical/Electronics
ELECTRO/MECHANICAL:
Ensure that all production equipment is maintained in a state of electrical/mechanical readiness to respond to scheduling requirements.
Troubleshoot any production equipment and/or facilities electrical malfunctions in an accurate and timely manner, and restore such equipment to a state of readiness as quickly and as efficiently as possible.
Perform mechanical setups and changeovers as required.
Install properly sized electrical services for new and relocated manufacturing equipment in a safe and compliant manner.
Maintain a current working knowledge of Electrical Codes and Regulations, as they apply to the facility and manufacturing equipment.
High skill in reading and understanding electrical schematics and translating that knowledge to physical circuitry.
Experience in PLC and PC ladder logic programming.