Machine Technician The Machine Technician will be responsible for performing various tasks to set up, operate, monitor, troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on assigned machine(s). The Machine Technician will also be responsible for inspecting parts to specifications and adjusting, or tool changes as necessary to maintain quality specifications. This includes the ability to resolve minor component and quality issues as required maintaining expected production results, the ability to maintain production rate as stated on each BOM and the ability to identify difference in each product and verify quality standard of each part and verify process integrity of each cycle per set up sheets and Control Plans. Core functions include performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting machine inefficiencies, supporting and training operators on various machines, operating machine to ensure continuous production at a constant rate of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials throughout the entire shift while performing basic adjustments to ensure safe and efficient production of products, performing in-process inspections of parts throughout the production run and ensuring they meet visual standards of acceptance, producing parts in the proper quantity as identified by the production schedule, performing necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup, adjusting machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications and in a timely fashion, performing operational procedures to ensure the quality of the product produced, following and committing to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements, reporting material utilization in the production report, ensuring daily production report data is reported correctly and up to date, recognizing defective materials for color, surface blemishes, finish, and dimensions, identifying the proper tooling required for pending production, inspecting the condition of molds and component parts for damage and wear, inspecting machine, conveyer and tools in department and notifying Lead that a maintenance repair form is needed, or replacement tools are required, keeping work cells, department, and fire-doors clear of trash and other obstructions that could hinder department performance/safety, maintaining condition of work area to meet 6-S standards, communicating with team members and support teams, maintaining professional attitude offering support to Leads, Supervisors and Manager, demonstrating flexibility and willingness to assist whenever and in whatever capacity needed to ensure continuous production at a constant rate of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials throughout the entire shift. Shifts available include First Shift: 6am-2pm Monday-Friday, Second Shift: 2pm-10pm Monday-Friday, Third Shift: 10pm-6am Monday-Friday. Qualifications and requirements include a high school diploma or GED is required, job experience will be considered in lieu of this requirement, associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience preferred, prior experience operating manufacturing and process control equipment required, thermoforming, injection mold, or related machine operator experience required, powered industrial truck certifications required (forklift, reach truck, cherry picker).Skills, abilities, and knowledge include the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists, the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form, the ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, the ability to gather and analyze information skillfully, the ability to develop alternative solutions, the ability to work well in group problem solving situations, the ability to use reason even when dealing with emotional topics, the ability to read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic drawings and prints. Competencies include adapting to changes in the work environment, managing competing demands, changing approach or method to best fit the situation, dealing with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events, following instructions, responding to management direction, taking responsibility for own actions, keeping commitments, committing to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals, demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness, looking for ways to improve and promote quality, applying feedback to improve performance, monitoring own work to ensure quality, meeting productivity standards, completing tasks on time or notifying appropriate person with an alternate plan, observing safety and security procedures, reporting potentially unsafe conditions, using equipment and materials properly, balancing team and individual responsibilities, exhibiting objectivity and openness to other views, giving and welcoming feedback, contributing to building a positive team spirit, putting success of team above own interests, supporting everyone's efforts to succeed. Physical requirements include being subject to Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects, and being subject to the following physical activities: climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, crawling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Visual acuity is required to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes. The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, including heat, noise, vibration, and hazards from a production-based environment.
