Cobalt TN Mill Shop Technician

About the role

Supply internal and external customers with quality plastic substrate parts used for building complex interiors in boats.

Responsibilities

• Prep and assemble plastic parts for multiple departments in the production area, meeting quality standards set by Cobalt.
• Tasks may include but are not limited to: sanding, grinding, trimming, stapling, assembling, heat forming, and routing on plastic parts in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Cobalt’s safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

• General knowledge of operating power tools and hand tools safely.
• Ability to read and execute build instructions from work orders.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform mathematical operations using units of American money, weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Physical Demands

• Stands: 8 hours
• Walks: 2 hours
• Lifts and/or carries: Maximum 50 lbs, frequently 15 lbs, occasionally 30 lbs
• Uses hands for repetitive activities: Simple grasping (right and left, constant), pushing/pulling (right and left, occasional), fine manipulation (right and left, frequent)
• Bending at waist: Frequent
• Squatting: Occasional
• Climbing ladders/stairs: Occasional
• Kneeling: Occasional
• Reaching above shoulder: Occasional

Work Environment

• Moving mechanical parts and vibration.
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, ambient temperatures, and sharp objects.
• PPE requirements: safety glasses, cut-resistant gloves, hearing protection.

Schedule

Typical 10-hour workdays with frequent overtime required.

Competencies

• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Motivation: Measures self against standard of excellence.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability: Takes responsibility for own actions.