Orenco Mfg Tech-North Bank

About the role

This is an entry to intermediate level position that exists to produce Orenco products. A successful OMT (Orenco Manufacturing Tech) will move with a sense of purpose and urgency from task to task, be cooperative, demonstrate drive/self-motivation, stay positive in the face of difficulties, make good use of work time, work well with other team members, and retain information.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Safely loads or fills molds with appropriate raw materials, paying attention to detail.
• Reads production drawings and assembles various subcomponents into finished products using epoxies, glues, resins, screws, nuts, and bolts.
• Trims, sands, grinds, drills, and/or routers fiberglass parts into accurate finished products.
• Recognizes part defects and makes appropriate repairs.
• Uses PPE (personal protective equipment) in the correct manner and performs proper chemical storage and labeling.
• Uses power tools in a safe manner, maintains equipment, and cleans work area on a daily basis.
• Pays close attention to detail when completing any task.
• Follows SOP's (standard operating procedure) and MOP's (machine operating procedure) in all areas.
• Uses tablet and computer to enter and retrieve data.
• Keeps Lead Technician and Supervisor informed of any material, equipment, safety, or quality issues.
• Reads and interprets work orders, completing projects in preparation for shipment using manufacturing drawings and established SOP's.
• Sets up and uses various jigs and fixtures.
• Boxes, packages, and labels various finished products in preparation for shipment.
• Empties shop trash cans and cardboard bins.
• Operates the cardboard compactor when needed.
• Works during manufacturing business hours, which may include an occasional early and/or later shift as needed.
• Occasional overtime may be required.

Education, Knowledge, Skills, & Experience

• No minimum required education.
• Completion of the two-hour Emergency Response & HW (HazWopper) Training, and annual follow up training is required.
• Knowledge/Skills/Experience:
  • Less than one year of experience in Orenco Manufacturing shops.
  • Good communication and team building skills.
  • Ability to follow instructions, work quickly, efficiently, independently, and as a team member.
  • Ability to use and read a tape measure.
  • Ability to prioritize, schedule, and perform multiple tasks to make efficient use of available time.
  • Effectively communicates mechanical and/or electrical problems as well as part quality issues with Lead Techs, Maintenance Techs, Product Development and Engineering staff.
  • Consistently meets production standards.
  • Keeps work area clean and free of safety hazards.
  • Attends and participates in team meetings.
  • Familiar with and able to follow approved safe handling and storage procedures for various composite chemicals.
  • Distinguishes differences in materials of similar type, look, and feel.
  • Basic math skills with the ability to use a calculator.
  • Basic computer ability.
  • Ability to be trained and safely operate various power tools and other equipment.
  • Effectively communicates safety issues and concerns.
  • Avoids disruptive behaviors that negatively impact the team.
  • Able to be flexible and adjust to priority changes with little notice and to remain calm during confrontational or high-pressure situations.
  • Able to use sound judgement and follow-through in problem-solving and decision-making processes.

Tools & Equipment

• Adhesive Sprayers
• All Shop Saws
• Allen Wrenches
• Anver Lifts
• Battery Operated Punch
• Broom
• Caulk Gun
• Chemical Dispensing Equipment
• Chop Saw
• Circular Saw
• Clamps
• CNC Router
• Crimping Tool
• Cup Gun
• Digital Caliper
• Drill Drill Press
• Fixtures
• Forklift
• Grinders
• Hammer
• Hand Bander
• Hand Buffer
• Hand Router
• Hand Tools
• Hand Truck
• Heat Gun
• Hose Cutter
• Infusion Molds
• Jig Saw
• Jigs
• Ladder
• Level
• Lifts
• Load Turners
• Molds
• Overhead Crane
• Paint Gun
• Pallet Jack
• Plumbing Hardware
• Pneumatic Grinder
• Pneumatic Sander
• Pneumatic Tools
• Power Washer
• Printer
• Razor Knife
• Resin Pump
• Routers
• Sanders
• Scanner
• Scissors
• Sewing Machine
• Sheeter
• Shovel
• Table Saw
• Tape Measure
• Ultrasonic Welder
• Vise

Physical Requirements

• Regular job duties include seeing, speaking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, time viewing a computer screen, prolonged periods of standing and walking on concrete floors, kneeling, climbing stairs and ladders, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, holding, bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, repetitive foot and hand movement with good manual dexterity.
• Regular job duties require frequent unassisted lifting of up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 70 lbs., lifting over 70 lbs. must be assisted.