Manufacturing Technician - 1st Shift - Piston Machining

Position Description

Uses advanced technical knowledge to troubleshoot and repair plant production equipment. Performs all duties associated with the setup of a variety of production equipment to produce quality products.

• Instructs, monitors and communicates requirements for safety, quality and production
• Performs various duties relating to automation and robotics, machine shop fabrication
• Works closely with engineers and outside vendors to resolve complex process or equipment issues in a cost effective and timely manner
• Maintains statistical process charting, interpretation, and trend‑analysis in order to perform process or equipment adjustments to bring parts into specification
• Trains employees; assigns and directs work; provides feedback to supervisor regarding employee work performance; addresses complaints and resolves problems
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Advanced troubleshooting skills using mechanical, electrical, hydraulic knowledge
• Skill and a basic knowledge of tooling practices and applications
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Good teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills
• Computer skills
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

High School diploma in equivalent education and experience.

3 years of technical experience using mechanical, electrical and hydraulic skills.

• May be required to lift or carry products, parts, and/or other materials of various sizes and weights (Frequently 5–25 pounds, occasionally 25–75 pounds, rarely greater than 75 pounds)
• Ability to stand and/or walk constantly over a full work shift (8–12 hours)
• Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling and/or reaching over a full work shift (8–12 hours)
• Ability to use power/vibrating tools over a full work shift (8–12 hours)
• Ability to operate motorized vehicles over a full work shift (8–12 hours)
• Exposure to noise levels for which hearing protection is required to be worn over a full work shift (8–12 hours)