Continuous Improvement (CI) Technician

About the role

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Technician position is located within Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division. The hourly wage range is $23.00 - $26.00 per hour. Shift hours are from 8am to 5pm.

Responsibilities

• Makes process improvements through attending Tier Meetings and collecting and analyzing 5S, productivity, and other manufacturing data to improve safety, productivity, 5S, and cost.
• Works closely with manufacturing and engineering functions to fill gaps, quickly implement solutions, and lead continuous improvement projects.
• Assists with action items assigned to the OPEX function.
• Trains plant personnel in lean manufacturing tools and activities.
• Implements visual controls throughout the facility or product line such as marking floors, labeling, shadow boards, and information boards.
• Supports training documentation for product line(s) and supporting documents like methods sheets, training videos, visual reference materials.
• Supports Eaton’s Industry 4.0 strategy.
• Leads various kaizen events based around product line requests, CI, 5S.
• Maintains monitoring of success of implemented ideas and programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing environment experience.
• Previous experience in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with leading RIE’s/Kaizen/Manufacturing Engineering Capital Projects and other CI Activities in manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience with Lean manufacturing tools and language.

Benefits

We provide competitive benefits that focus on employee well-being starting on day one! Programs include:

• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs with company match
• Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands
• Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
• Paid parental leave & more!