Engineering Tech

Overview

PRIMARY PURPOSE: AHF Products has a great part-time, short-term opportunity for an Engineering Technician in our Maintenance Department at our Kankakee Flooring Plant in Kankakee, IL. We are looking for an energetic, self-driven, detail oriented individual who has some mechanical understanding of how equipment runs, proficient computer skills, and the ability to build a new system to track our roll inventory.

This position will have responsibilities on the manufacturing floor and office setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• Utilize systems to pull information to create roll management system
• Spend time on manufacturing floor to understand the roll system and components
• Create diagrams, blueprints and drawings for the rolls
• Create procedures for scheduling and completing roll changes
• Maintain accurate records pertaining to roll inventory
• Assist in creation of documentation/training documents
• Other engineering tasks as assigned

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Understand how to read diagrams, blueprints, and drawings
• Ability to understand how the equipment runs and ensure all components align with diagrams
• Ability to convey ideas clearly and listen actively to others
• Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills

• 3 years of computer experience preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Project management abilities with excellent communication abilities
• Must be able to work independently or in a group setting
• Must be able to successfully complete and pass a background check, employment verification and drug screening
• Positive and Verifiable Work History
• Must follow safety guidelines and wear applicable safety equipment, e.g., safety glasses, side shields, approved safety shoes, and other PPE as needed

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.

• Activity
  :
  Never, Occassionally, Frequently, Constantly (as listed)

• Never 0 hours
• Occasionally up to 3 hours
• Frequently 3-6 hours
• Constantly 6-8+ hours

• Walking
• Standing
• Kneeling
• Twisting (neck)
• Is repetitive use of hand required
• Simple Grasping
• Fine Manipulation
• Pushing & Pulling
• Reaching (above shoulder level)

• LIFTING
• Never 0 hours
• Occasionally up to 3 hours
• Frequently 3-6 hours
• Constantly 6-8+ hours
• 0 - 10 lbs.
• 11 - 20 lbs.
• 21 - 50 lbs.
• 76 - 100 lbs.
• 100+ lbs.

• LIFTING
• Lift as a normal part of task
• Lift from below hip level
• Lift between hip level and shoulder level
• Lift above shoulder level

• CARRYING
• Never 0 hours
• Occasionally up to 3 hours
• Frequently 3-6 hours
• Constantly 6-8+ hours
• 0 - 10 lbs.
• 11 - 20 lbs.
• 21 - 50 lbs.
• 76 - 100 lbs.
• 100+ lbs.

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.

Environmental Demands (These frequencies are based on normal job activities)

• Exposure to working in a non-temperature-controlled environment – Frequency: O
• Job requires working with and handling chemicals – Frequency: N
• Dust – Frequency: O
• Exposure to hazardous/Toxic substances – Frequency: I

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Think analytically
• Develop options and implement solutions
• Work with a team
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance (consistent with ADA and/or FMLA)
• Multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Work with a Sense of Urgency

AHF Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.