Manufacturing Generalist

The Manufacturing Generalist performs a variety of lead forming, cutting, and burning operations on mechanical components. They perform a variety of cleaning, preparing, and painting operations on mechanical components, determine methods and sequences of operations where complete information is not readily available, and other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Cut, form, and burn lead to a variety of mechanical components.
• Understand and follow engineering drawings and / or instructions of moderate complexity to complete lead forming operations correctly and efficiently.
• Perform such operations as cutting, burning, and forming of lead, as required.
• Operate hand and power tools, shears, brakes, and band saws, as required.
• Perform other varied mechanical assembly tasks, as required with minimal supervision.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of lead fabrication safety procedures and ISO 9001 initiatives.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, often fluctuating workload; prioritize projects, time management.
• Perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Operate Industrial spray-painting equipment.
• Perform such functions as cleaning, sanding, masking, filling, as required.
• Mix paints, reducers, catalysts, and primers as required.
• Perform varied handling, lifting, and fixturing tasks as required.
• Apply smooth or textured paint finishes, as required.
• Maintain and clean paint booth.
• Maintain paint supplies / inventory.
• Occasional travel to support customers.

• Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.
• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Continuous Learning – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 2 – 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Read, analyze, and interpret business, professional, technical, or governmental documents. Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, and the public.

• Apply advanced concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Apply operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, test reliability/validity, variance analysis, correlation technique, sampling theory and factor analysis.

• Solve practical problems and deal with…