1st Shift Production Technician l

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Grind, sand, or polish, using hand tools or hand-held power tools, a variety of metal, wood, stone, clay, plastic, or glass objects. Includes chippers, buffers, and finishers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to read and review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.
• Verify quality of finished workpieces by inspecting them, comparing them to templates, measuring their dimensions, or testing them in working machinery.
• Move controls to adjust, start, or stop equipment during grinding and polishing processes.
• Remove completed workpieces from equipment or worktables, using hand tools, and place workpieces in containers.
• Measure and mark equipment, objects, or parts to ensure grinding and polishing standards are met.
• Transfer equipment, objects, or parts to specified work areas, using moving devices.
• Trim, scrape, or deburr objects or parts, using chisels, scrapers, and other hand tools and equipment.
• Repair and maintain equipment, objects, or parts, using hand tools.
• Perform inspections in accordance with issued work instructions.
• Maintain necessary records and ensure that documentation procedures are followed.
• Maintain work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations.

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERRED Experience:

• High School degree or GED is required.
• At least one-year working experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• A working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies is preferred.
• Willingness to learn bead blasting, part straitening, and a variety of new tasks and equipment.
• Material handling using pallet jack or appropriate equipment.
• Operate band saws.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS:

• Ability to sit and walk
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Requires repetitive movement
• Dexterity to position and move small parts.
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls
• Requires bending or twisting
• Requires exposure to hazardous equipment
• Requires exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings