Manufacturing Technician

Responsibilities

• Implement process improvements on the floor.
• May be responsible for entire project from design through installation, or a portion of the project.
• Assists in day-to-day machine and tooling problem resolution.
• Promotes continuous improvement in environmental and safety issues by ensuring that equipment is designed, modified, or repaired to maintain and improve safety and environmental performance.
• React immediately to safety issues as they arise.
• Follow all environmental and safety policies and procedures.
• Makes sure current processes are monitored and controlled, utilizing design and mechanical skills to help improve such processes.
• Identifies, implements, and evaluates process improvements (within individual capability) at the unit level and communicates these changes to the department.
• Participates in process improvement groups.
• Identifies the technical training needs of the unit and assists in the development of training programs.
• Writes AR's and EARs as required.
• Documents process improvements through print changes and procedure changes.
• Trains all employees affected by process changes.
• Provides necessary technical support for plant safety and resolution of safety deficiencies within the department.
• Utilizes constraint management to maximize process output.
• Ensures equipment availability and capability through administration of the Preventative Maintenance Program.
• Provides support as requested by Supervisor.

Requirements

• An associate’s degree in engineering science or Machine Design is preferred.
• Four years of experience in machine operation and set-up.
• Five years of experience in coating and surface finish (IROX Only).
• CAD Design, AutoCADTM preferred.
• Demonstrated technical design and build experience.
• Proficiency in PM system administration.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Computer skills.

Qualifications

• Stand and walk for extended periods (8–12 hours).
• Frequent bending, kneeling, climbing.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Work at heights using ladders or lifts.
• Manual dexterity for tools and equipment.
• Exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, and humidity.
• Wear PPE including steel-toed boots and safety glasses.