Engineering Technician 1 - 1796

Engineering Technician 1 - 1896 Job Summary Under the direction of engineering staff, supports all phases of the manufacturing process, including the setup, operation, testing, and maintenance of rubber molding equipment, tools, and machinery. Assists in process development and troubleshooting, participates in engineering trials, and provides operator training to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production. Job Duties Perform work associated with automation improvements, new plant layouts, installation, calibration and operation of production machinesSet up, adjust and operate machinery in support of the production process, as neededTest and inspect machines to determine safe and efficient operation, perform routine maintenance and fix standard malfunctionsRead and interpret blueprints, engineering specifications and shop order to determine machine setup, production methods and sequence of operationDevise, fabricate and assemble new or modified mechanical components for products, such as machinery or equipment and measuring instrumentsComplete all necessary documents fully and accuratelyAdhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and proceduresPerform other duties as assigned Experience and Education Perform work under direct supervisionHandle basic issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher level staffPossess beginning to working knowledge of rubber injection moldingRequire accreditation from a technical school or applicable skilled trades program and 0 to 2 years of experienceProficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel) for communication, documentation, and data analysis. Competencies/ Skills Ability to interpret work instructionsAbility to follow written and verbal directionsIntermediate verbal and written communication skillsAbility to meet deadlinesAbility to work independently as well as part of a teamInterpersonal skillsCritical Thinking and Problem-solving skillsAnalytical thinking skillsProcess troubleshootingMechanical aptitudeHands-on assembly and repair Essential Functions - Environment, Competencies, And Equipment Choose the appropriate response by each of the functions listed below Physical Requirements Environmental Factors Competencies/Skills Equipment Use Yes General vision Yes Works alone Yes Reading simple Yes Computer No Close vision Yes Works with others No Reading complex No Telephone Yes Clear Speech Yes Verbal face-to-face Yes Writing simple Yes Calculator Yes Hearing Yes Extended days No Writing complex Yes Copy machine Yes Hand/ finger dexterity Yes Weekend work Yes Perceive/comprehend No Fax No Flexibility (upper/lower) Yes Mechanical equipment Yes Math skills simple Yes Maintenance tools F Standing No Electrical equipment No Math skills complex Yes Process machines O Sitting No Pressurized equipment Yes Judgement calls No Packaging machines R Kneeling No Burning materials Yes Decision making Yes Lab equipment R Stooping No Varying temperatures Yes Good communication written Yes Measuring Devices O Bending No High places Yes Good communication verbal No Automobile R Lifting No Fumes/odors Yes Ability to lead No Powered industrial equipment 30lb Lifting, pulling, pushing Yes Dirt/dust Yes Team work R Pulling No Gases Yes Problem solving