Project Technician

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Location(s):
McPherson, KS

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Support/responsible for ensuring projects are within budget and time and at peak levels of quality and efficiency; driving improvements through the continuous improvement process; developing, training and motivating other team members through knowledge and expertise.

What You'll Do:

Leadership

* Continually and proactively demonstrates strong leadership through training, motivating and developing other team members.

* Develop and implement training procedures.

* Train and develop new employees. This may require temporary assignment to other shifts.

Projects

* Completes changeover of machines for trial and acceptance runs.

* Monitors machines per control plan to ensure the process is running according to specification.

* Develops set-up records for each machine and products produced; submits article inspection parts to quality for approval.

* Possesses a high level of knowledge about all processes used throughout the department. This includes quality testing and reporting, emergency procedures, etc.

* Assembles equipment and tooling for scheduled trial runs.

* Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting and documenting as necessary.

* Possesses some knowledge about all equipment used throughout the manufacturing process. This includes machinery, auxiliary equipment, tooling, electrical components, controllers, relevant lab equipment, etc.

* Communicate any scheduling concerns with leadership and work to resolve any discrepancies.

* Balance the project schedule with available resources to ensure timely production and the achievement of on-time production goals.

Continuous Improvement

* Formally communicates project information to Supervisor.

* Assists in presenting project information to managers and directors.

* Assists with improvements during projects, e.g., through Viega's continuous improvement process.

* Suggests equipment and tooling improvements based on project experience and results.

* Drives root cause analysis and proper corrective actions.

Tooling

* Inspect tooling before and after trial or acceptance runs to ensure quality. Communicates any issues to the appropriate tooling department, quality and leadership as needed.

* Capable of performing preventative maintenance on all tooling including but not limited to: complete tear down, cleaning and greasing, visual and dimensional inspection, and complete assembly.

* Must be able to identify, assess root cause, communicate and recommend solutions to any tooling wear or damage.

Administrative

* Perform high level administrative tasks including researching equipment, developing investment proposals, formally communicating with vendors and director level leadership, project management, etc.

* Maintain documentation on processing and tooling issues.

* Ensure company policies and guidelines are being followed.

* Recommend improvements to policies and procedures aimed at improving efficiency, safety, quality, etc.

* Ensures team members maintain a clean and safe work environment.

* Helps maintain appropriate records such as shift trial logs, QMS documents, etc.

* Creates work request forms for maintenance for upkeep of equipment and facilities.

Quality and Recordkeeping

* Process and control any non-conformance defects with project parts.

* Update and maintain necessary documentation.

Cleaning and Area Upkeep

* Ensure a clean and safe work environment.

* Perform the 6S activities (sort, straighten, shine, standardize, sustain and safety) to organize and manage workstations.

* Assists in daily cleaning and maintenance of project area, machinery, tooling, etc.

* Help ensure tooling is put away in the proper location.

Other

* Attends operational and safety meetings as required.

* Performs other duties as required and/or assigned.

* Travel up to 50% of the time.

Special Job Dimensions

* May be required to work different shifts as needed.

What We're Looking For:

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

* Knowledge of companies' policies and procedures regarding health and safety issues

* Ability to carry out instructions in written, verbal and diagram form

* Ability to prioritize and resolve problems

* Ability to comply with quality system procedures

* Proficient in MS Office suite

* Experience in SAP

* Good organizational skills

* Ability to work with little supervision

* Good communication skills

* Ability to solve problems and make quick decisions

* Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing

* Ability to perform with superior service, reflecting a positive company image while sustaining a positive attitude with those you interact with; always going above and beyond to help others out, regardless of their position or department.

* Ability to adhere to the highest standards of quality while continually performing at the highest possible level.

Education, Certification/License & Work Experience

* High School Education or equivalent

* Minimum 5 years manufacturing/tooling experience required

* Experience in training and…