Senior Manufacturing Technician - phase assembly 1st

The Essential Functions of the Position

• Perform any of the Manufacturing Technician duties and functions as needed.
• Perform assembly, disassembly and installation of complicated components or equipment with rigid tolerances.
• Determine operation sequences and methods where specifications are imprecise or vague.
• Troubleshoot problems with material/parts, prints, equipment or product.
• Aid in the implementation of corrective actions.
• Confirm quality criteria is properly inspected, verified and documented during manufacturing to ensure product meets specifications, tolerances, prints and customers order requirements.
• Identify and correct defects appropriately.
• Follow and comply with standard work procedures and sequence of operations to consistently meet manufacturing standards for safety, quality, cost, and productivity.
• Perform TPM and scheduled preventative maintenance tasks on assembly/testing tools, equipment and machines.
• Practice 6S and comply with all safety rules, guidelines and safe working practices.
• Safely operate material handling and lifting equipment such as overhead cranes, forklifts, pallet jacks, motorized scissor lifts and work platforms.
• Assist in advanced training of new employees including improving individual skills as well as assisting in the development of training materials.
• Actively assist in troubleshooting and implementation of corrective actions.
• Assist other manufacturing areas as needed.

Description Above Represents the Most Significant Essential Duties of the Job

However, this position may also require the performance of non-essential duties as needed.

Non-Essential Functions of the Position

• Conduct on-the-job training for others and assist in training new employees.
• Help in the development of training materials.
• Assist Manufacturing Department in continuous improvement projects and tasks.
• May provide work leadership support tracking progress and resolving routine quality, material, maintenance and manufacturing problems within guidelines as needed.
• Absorb and improve methods, processes, tools, fixtures or quality as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Special Skills/Experience/Training

• High school education or equivalent, plus four years’ prior manufacturing or manufacturing experience, or equivalent education, training and experience.
• Advanced mechanical/technical and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience reading manufacturing drawings/specifications, prints or work instructions.
• Developed math and geometry skills.
• Knowledge and use of basic industrial measuring tools.
• Developed skills in the proper use of various hand and power tools.
• Basic computer skills with emphasis on MS Office products and understanding of computer applications.

Physical/Mental Characteristics of the Position and Environmental Factors of the Workplace

• Ability to safely and correctly use hand and power tools and measurement devices.
• Ability to work at elevated heights and climb stairs.
• Ability to inspect work.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Ability to judge the quality of work produced compared to established standards, drawings, and instructions.
• Ability to operate powered equipment, such as fork truck and overhead crane.
• Ability to work in outdoor climate and normal indoor temperatures.
• Stand and walk minimum 6-8 hours per day.
• Ability to sit, squat, bend, stretch, twist, crawl, kneel, and reach above the shoulders as required to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to work in restricted or confined spaces.
• Ability to climb and work up to 20 feet off the ground for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to perform repetitive movement.
• Ability to use all applicable PPE including but not limited to hard hat, safety toe shoes, safety glasses, and gloves.