Production Technician - Metal Press Operator

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Full Time Regular Manual Labor Burlington, VT, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $26.00 Hourly

With over 100 years of delivering quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, Edlund has earned its place as one of the most trusted food service equipment manufacturers today. Our ever-expanding range of smallwares and light equipment helps operators become more productive and profitable. Customers worldwide rely on Edlund for equipment that is not only safe, sanitary, and easy to use but also delivers exceptional value.

As part of the Welbilt group, our USA-based R&D, manufacturing, and customer service teams make us a nimble partner, ensuring customers are equipped to succeed in today’s dynamic food service landscape.

Production Technician – Stamping Press Operator – Sets up and operates power press to produce metal products by blanking, forming, piercing and cutting off parts by installing various dies and fixtures.

• Learn full operation, setup, maintenance, tool & die as a stamping press operator.
• With guidance change tools, fixtures and die’s on stamping presses.
• Operate and conduct basic maintenance on equipment and die’s.
• Troubleshoot problems using problem solving techniques.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal products.
• Read blueprint, work instruction or job order to determine measurements, dimensions and specifications.
• Utilize correct fixtures in conjunction with machine settings and materials.
• Verify conformance to specifications.
• Responsible for quality including first piece and in-process inspections.
• Identify and understand tooling, fixtures, and fixture components.
• Operate basic manual and air tools (drills, hammers, wire cutters, soldering).
• Produce highest quality products by following written and oral instructions.
• Use and understand functional gages to ensure quality products.

• Attention to detail with high degree of superior quality.
• Perform repetitive and non-repetitive manufacturing processes efficiently and effectively.
• Follow and understand order of operations on work orders.
• Follow and understand steps and key points as described in the work instructions.
• Follow non-conforming material process, red tag non-conforming parts and participate in MRB reviews as needed.
• Understand the concept of one-piece flow and lean manufacturing.
• Understand the importance of minimizing sub-assembly (keeping WIP to bare minimum).
• Desire to learn new skills.
• Work with a sense of urgency.
• Knowledge of basic inspection equipment such as Vanier Calipers, Micrometers, Test indicators, etc.
• Produce quality products by following written and oral instructions.
• Meet basic standard production rate and continually improve efficiency.
• Provide feedback to refine and improve processes on an ongoing basis.
• Multi-task by running multiple machines or doing multiple tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal / communication skills.
• Get along with others, be punctual, and follow instruction.
• Work flexible hours as needed including job rotation and/or overtime.
• Uphold Safety standards.
• Participate in continuous process improvements daily on the job.
• Follow manufacturing best practices.
• Follow all policies, procedures, ergonomic standards and safety requirements directed by Edlund Company and the department.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

High school education or equivalent; and/or up to three years related experience or training in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Excellent organizational and customer service skills.
• Positively handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with focused attention to detail.
• Contribute to a positive work culture every day.
• Self-confidence to lead by example, question processes and contribute to continuous…