Machine Technician

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Being able to read, write, and understand English preferred but not required.

· Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

· Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

· Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

· Monitors own work to ensure quality.

· Working knowledge of computers.

· Ability to inspect product for imperfections and incorrect dimensions.

· Meets productivity standards.

· Uses equipment and materials properly.

· Manual dexterity.

· Mechanical aptitude.

· Observes safety and security procedures.

· Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

· Must be able to perform changeovers on machinery.

· Perform Preventive Maintenance on Equipment and Machinery on a regular basis.

· Be able to train other operators on the operation of manufacturing assembly machines.

· Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair issues that arise on manufacturing equipment.

· Ability to effectively communicate in a business setting.

Supervisory Responsibilities

· N/A

Essential Functions

· Being present at work is required to operate the manufacturing equipment.

· Responsible for quality assurance. Consult with proper personnel and make adjustments as necessary to produce product within specifications. (For quality concerns, stop machine, call Team Lead or Supervisor).

· Inspect product for imperfections and incorrect dimensions.

· Operate production line machinery striving to meet expectations.

· Ensure material and labels match the work order for production.

· Complete daily production and quality sheets.

· Performs manufacturing software tasks with accuracy.

· Identify production line machinery problems and notify maintenance personnel.

· Perform preventive maintenance (PMs) on production line machinery.

· Perform or assist with equipment changeovers for product changes.

· Maintain product knowledge and packaging types.

· Operate within safety guidelines.

· Clean and maintain work area.

· Willingness to Cross-train on various machines and other work areas.

· Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

· The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

· While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand or sit frequently.

· Must use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

· The employee is frequently required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, reach or crawl.

· The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance on a platform.

Work Environment

· The employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration.

· Exposed to extreme heat (non-weather).

· Occasionally exposed to work in elevated areas.

· Machinery operations require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, and proper dress and safety shoes.

· Exposed to loud (metal manufacturing) noise levels.