Production Process Technician/Trainer Trainee

Summary

The Production Process Technician/Trainer is responsible for the design, development, and manufacture of parts per manufacturing unit specifications in an accurate and timely manner utilizing semi-automatic and CNC 2 to 5 axis machines. Makes setups for and instructs and trains Machine Operator I, II, and III. Aids as Prototype Technician and converts customer requirements to blueprint, creates drawings using Solidworks and AutoCAD.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for the development of engineering manufacturing instructions using manufacturing engineering practices.
• Perform monthly OSHA and GEMBA walks.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area and is responsible for the housekeeping of the general area around the machine/s including sweeping the work area and picking up loose items.
• Follows standard safety procedures
• Designing new equipment to improve productivity and quality.
• Specify methods and equipment.
• Must be able to assist engineering department in improving a system of production control, standard operating procedures, safety, quality control and training.
• Creates an environment of continuous improvement with clearly defined objectives and plans that are revised and enhanced frequently.
• Prepare engineering drawings using AutoCAD, or Solidworks
• Prepare quotations for tooling, spinners, mandrels, and equipment to support the business unit requirements.
• Responsible for supporting the Maintenance Department on technical issues.
• Install, repair, and maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery, equipment
• Has knowledge of the basic operation and function of all machines and equipment in facility
• Make setups for and instruct & train Machine Operator I, II, or III for previous programs
• Meets with engineers to discuss potential machine problems
• Recognize, report and correct machine malfunctions, tooling difficulties, etc.
• Set-up, check programs, operate and adjust semi-automatic or automatic numerically controlled machine tools and/or CNC machining equipment to perform standard and repetitive sequences of operations to meet close tolerance and finish requirements.
• Check work at specified points.
• Adjust machine to maintain finish and tolerance requirements.
• Work from part drawings and use required precision measuring instruments to check and inspect work.
• Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or bells, checking fluid levels replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions
• Recommend tooling arrangements, fixtures, operations sequence, etc.
• Operate all necessary equipment in a proficient manner
• Operate and adjust manual, semi-automatic or automatic numerically controlled machine equipment to perform standard and repetitive sequences of operations
• Any other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Two-year technical degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience
• Bachelor's degree desirable
• Minimum of three years of previous, relevant engineering or operations experience preferred
• Minimum of three years' previous supervisory or leadership experience desirable
• Customer Focus - Maintaining awareness of and seeking to meet of the needs and wants of the customer
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Leadership Orientation - Actively seeks ways in which to act as a role model, guide, develop and mentor others within the Operations Department
• Adaptability - Responds effectively to changes in situation or information
• Good Microsoft Outlook, Project, Excel, Word, and Power Point skills

Competencies

• Drives results and deadline driven
• Detail oriented
• Planning and organizing
• Communicates effectively
• Influence, Negotiated and Impact results

Key Behaviors

• Are accountable to others
• Have the courage to challenge the status quo
• Are honest with co-workers and customers
• Able to be innovative problem solvers
• Are engaged team members
• Add value to the Company
• Expects excellence of self and others
• Overserves top customers
• Understands, simplifies, and acts to improve processes

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.