Technical Associate

Responsibilities

• Operate, optimize, and maintain assigned production equipment.
• Maintain production standards while ensuring product quality.
• Minimize and prevent equipment downtime and sustain budgeted waste levels.
• Maintain accurate equipment logs and record downtime and maintenance problems.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Startup equipment and ensure accurate functioning.
• Monitor component inventories and safety guards.
• Monitor in-process quality and address issues as needed.
• Perform required Q.C. checks and process challenges.
• Follow safety and environmental procedures and Quality System Requirements.
• Support upstream and downstream operations.
• Perform rework as required.
• Work optimally in a team environment.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma/G.E. D preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working in an automated environment with demonstrated mechanical skills/maintenance repair is required.
• Proficient with basic hand tools.
• Knowledge of automated process.
• Proficient with mechanical components such as bushings, chain drives, conveyors, gearboxes, and ball valves.
• Proficient with electrical components such as photo-eyes, scales, reed switches, VFD's
• Working with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Hydraulics, and Pneumatics desired.
• Able to work autonomously and be self-motivated.
• Able to work any shift, including 12-hour night or 8-hour night shifts.
• Must have clear and legible handwriting.

Pay

$1,500 sign-on bonus for qualified applicants.