Machine Technician

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Skills

• Being able to read, write, and understand English preferred but not required.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Ability to inspect product for imperfections and incorrect dimensions.
• Meets productivity standards.
• Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Manual dexterity.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Observes safety and security procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Must be able to perform changeovers on machinery.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance on Equipment and Machinery on a regular basis.
• Be able to train other operators on the operation of manufacturing assembly machines.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair issues that arise on manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate in a business setting.

Responsibilities

• Being present at work is required to operate the manufacturing equipment.
• Responsible for quality assurance.
• Consult with proper personnel and make adjustments as necessary to produce product within specifications. (For quality concerns, stop machine, call Team Lead or Supervisor).
• Inspect product for imperfections and incorrect dimensions.
• Operate production line machinery striving to meet expectations.
• Ensure material and labels match the work order for production.
• Complete daily production and quality sheets.
• Performs manufacturing software tasks with accuracy.
• Identify production line machinery problems and notify maintenance personnel.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PMs) on production line machinery.
• Perform or assist with equipment changeovers for product changes.
• Maintain product knowledge and packaging types.
• Operate within safety guidelines.
• Clean and maintain work area.
• Willingness to Cross-train on various machines and other work areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand or sit frequently.
• Must use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee is frequently required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, reach or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance on a platform.

Work Environment

• The employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration.
• Exposed to extreme heat (non-weather).
• Occasionally exposed to work in elevated areas.
• Machinery operations require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, and proper dress and safety shoes.
• Exposed to loud (metal manufacturing) noise levels.