Production Technician - Machining​/Cut

Job Summary

The Production Technician 5 performs all tasks involved in the production of Wood’s Powr-Grip’s (WPG) products. The position follows standard production procedures and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.

This position requires the following minimum qualifications unless indicated as only a preferred qualification:

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED
  - Preferred but not required
• Licensing/Registration/Certification:
  Driver’s license
  - Preferred but not required
• Experience:
  
  Preferred but not required

• Skills, Knowledge, Abilities,
  
  Competencies:
  
  Must have the following:
  • Must be a self-starter and must be able to work under pressure
  • Must be able to multi-task efficiently and be flexible/adaptable
  • Must be able to effectively manage time
  • Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing effectively to the extent required by the position
  • Must be able to effectively and cooperatively work with other people both in and outside the company

Must be able to meet the working conditions and physical demands identified below.

• Body senses:
  All, including the ability to distinguish colors
• Mental:
  Strong analytical skills to the extent required by the position. Sound judgement and decision making skills
• Mathematics:
  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide to the extent required by the position. Ability to measure and convert measurements using various measurement tools
• Mechanical skills:
  Required
• Spatial relations skills:
  Required

This position reports directly to the Production Cell Supervisor or Assistant Production Cell Supervisor for the particular department to which the Production Technician 5 is assigned. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

The position of Production Technician 5 includes all authority necessary to produce products and parts as assigned by the Production Cell Supervisor or the Production Cell Assistant Supervisor. This includes authority to direct or perform all activities which are within the Production Technician 5’s defined span of control, and which are necessary for the organization to attain its production schedules. All such activities are to be carried out within the bound of established policies and procedures.

This position has the following essential functions and responsibilities:

• Reads, understands and follows standard WPG production procedures as assigned by department supervisor, assistant supervisor, or designated trainer
• Operates various hand tools, machinery and equipment, and reads blueprints and job orders to prepare, fabricate, assemble and package parts, sub-assemblies and finished products as dictated by current production demands
• Keeps accurate accounts of time and production using available software and/or other methods assigned by the company
• Manages time and productivity appropriately to keep production on schedule to meet production deadlines
• Maintains a safe working environment by wearing all safety apparel as directed by supervisor (or trainer) or as required by company procedures or applicable laws
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment by operating all machinery, equipment, and tools within safety guidelines established by the company, applicable laws and standard safe work practices
• Inspects and tests parts, sub-assemblies and final product, using various tools and equipment, to ensure they are within quality and production guidelines. Alerts supervisor or designated trainer if for any reason the product being produced is not meeting the specifications as required
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product. Participates in required Lean efficiency improvement events, including but not limited to 5S, Kaizen events
• Initiates paperwork, in accordance with the appropriate quality procedure, for any corrective action that is required
• Demonstrates consistently good attendance and reliability
• Abides by all company policies and…