Manufacturing Technician

Summary:
Support assembly operations by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
include the following.

• Support assembly operations of pad printers, ultrasonic welders, milling machines, conveyor lines, heat staking and insertion equipment, ovens, vacuum systems, various fixtures, safety devices, guarding, etc.
• Troubleshoot/repair PLC systems.
• Perform assembly equipment setups.
• Identify preventative maintenance needs, and perform preventative maintenance at an established frequency, on assembly equipment to ensure safety, productivity, quality and maximum uptime.
• Design, develop, purchase and fabricate assembly equipment, tooling and machines, etc.
• Identify opportunities to improve assembly equipment so that it is safer, more efficient, and produces the highest quality part possible.
• Work with manufacturing team members, managers, and engineers to identify and implement improvements.
• Assist Maintenance department with general plant maintenance.
• Assists in training other employees on safety, assembly techniques, equipment, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

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.

Education/Experience:

Associates degree (A.A.) in a technical field, preferably in plastics, machining or equipment fabrication plus a minimum of two years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

• A working knowledge of PLC systems and demonstrated experience designing and supporting electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
• Excellent machining capabilities using CNC machining equipment (e.g. lathes, milling machine, etc.) including proficiency in setting-up and programming CNC machining equipment using manual, conversational (shop floor) and CAM system programming in G-code and M-code.
• Thorough working knowledge of grinding, polishing, wire EDM machining, etc.