Manufacturing Technician

Major Responsibilities

• Manages a high-volume, highly automated assembly line complete with vision systems, pick-in-place robots, and error systems.
• Works with processes, through metrics of throughput, inventory reduction, scrap & rework tracking, and cost reduction to achieve objectives.
• Affords direction and training to associates on the shop floor.
• Operates manufacturing equipment as required.
• Maintains equipment through preventative maintenance and scheduled maintenance programs.
• Creates, maintains, and promotes all quality systems and procedures in compliance with PPT's QMS and ensures the quality of all manufactured components in the cell adheres to the standards.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized workplace/environment with 5S principles through training and audits.
• Drives focus on safety as an integral part of the team’s day-to-day awareness and activities.
• Trains other associates as required in all aspects of production operations, quality, and safety.
• Affords management and administration of the on-the-job training and certification program as required.
• Affords coordination of part movement through the cells, including from logistics and to the customer in or out of the cell.
• Affords daily communication between shifts, including team members, Coaches, and other technicians.
• Affords accurate production reporting for the cell daily through measurable metrics (pieces, scrap, OOE, etc.).
• Affords leadership in setting up and changing over equipment and participating in machine qualifications at suppliers and in-house.
• Affords identification and utilization of all resources required to meet department objectives by coordinating with support departments.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to prioritize while driving multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of SPC and Lean Manufacturing fundamentals.
• Ability to train others using various avenues, including classroom and OJT.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot process-related issues.
• Understand process improvement.
• Experience and understanding of Mechanical Systems.