Card Finishing Technician

Card Finishing Technician

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the set-up, repair, preventative maintenance, and operation of equipment to achieve production goals with a high level of detail and accuracy.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Primary trainer for new hires in machine operation including documenting the training.
• Lead the productivity, maintenance, and quality of the Muhlbauer equipment.
• Complete responsibility of machine start up, shut down and changeover.
• Understand what the expectations are of a work order.
• Set up machines as required for specific jobs including new programs, as needed.
• Observe machine operations to verify accuracy of machine settings while producing a top quality product.
• Detect malfunctions or out-or-tolerance conditions.
• Use precision measuring instruments such as drop gauges and push testers when setting up or adjusting machines.
• Inspect "first part" and inspect work pieces throughout the production run for out-or-tolerance conditions.
• Ensure Preventative Maintenance is completed and spare parts inventories are maintained.
• Pull required fixtures, holding devices and materials, as required.
• Minor repairs of machine within capability.
• Ensure all documentation is completed properly including, computer logs, maintenance logs and accountability logs.

Other Important Responsibilities:

• Must be able to operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently.
• Must be able to keep record of time spent and materials used.
• Must be able to use precision measuring tools and equipment, read schematics, and is familiar with common measuring tools.
• Timely Corrective Action response and resolution to relevant situations.
• Engage and support companywide Safety and Cleanliness Programs.
• Must maintain adequate levels of performance and motivation despite job tasks that are routine, repetitive and/or non-stimulating.
• As part of the EMS- Environment Management System, will meet compliance obligations and accountability by contributing but not limited to the company's recycling guidelines, proper waste and other environmental performance practices
• As part of the EMS- Environment Management System, will meet compliance obligations and accountability by contributing but not limited to the company's recycling guidelines, proper waste and other environmental performance practices
• Will be required to perform other job functions, as assigned

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Minimum 5 years of direct experience in industrial maintenance and repair
• High School or GED Diploma required, Technical School Certification/Degree Preferred
• Ability to independently troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems using schematics and diagnostic equipment.
• Must have knowledge of mathematical skills with all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Must be capable of programming, setting up and maintaining various equipment
• Competencies with pneumatic technology and hydraulics
• Must be able to work with limited supervision and function as a member of a customer-driven quality team whose goal is to ensure that product quality requirements established by the customer have been achieved
• Must hold themselves accountable for doing whatever is needed to meet customer commitments
• Must be able to understand and carry out oral and written directives
• Must have the ability to work under pressure and to adhere to deadlines and to have the ability to be flexible
• Task oriented, ability to prioritize work load
• Enthusiastic attitude, cooperative team player, adaptable to new or changing circumstances, professional demeanor, self-motivated, creative and innovative

Physical qualifications and work environment:

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Must be able to sustain physical work for up to 12 hours per day including the following:
  • Standing for up to 12 hours per day
  • Reaching and pulling
  • Sight
  • Walking through shop
  • Bending, climbing and crouching.
• Shop noise levels are such that protective ear-coverings are recommended
• Short notice, overtime and some weekend demand according to production needs