Machine Technician 1

 Position: Machine Technician 1                                                                                                    Salary Grade: 3

 
Primary Purpose: Build components and assemblies for a variety of machines with a quality mindset and in an efficient manner to ensure that the machines are ready for additional processing and finishing.

Roles: Expected behaviors and activities performed to fulfill responsibilities

·         Practice and encourage the best safety practices resulting in zero lost time within department.

·         Implement and practice effective 5S and participate in regular team 5S audits.

·         Set an example of working hard and doing the right things, exhibit energy and positivity.

·         Accountable to follow instruction and established routines and process to achieve results.

·         Understand and achieve Reasonable Expectations (REs) for current position and responsibilities (excellent productivity and quality) and participate in regular team process audits.

·         Engage in clear, courteous, effective, honest, and open communications with team members and others within and outside the department and company.

·         Develop and seek positive relationships; actively participate in regular huddles and goal setting.

Responsibilities: Quantifiable metrics to which a person is held accountable

·         Arrive at work and position consistently on time; remain present and engaged the entire assigned shift.

·         Able to recognize and document patterns in process and problem solving.

·         Participate in regular employee reviews including setting and achieving goals.

·         Assemble relatively simple machines and their individual parts that are somewhat repetitive in nature. Utilize appropriate tools to accomplish tasks.

·         Remove burrs and rough surfaces from metal parts with hand tools and grinders as required.

·         Operate drill presses, mills, lathes, and grinders to assist in assembly operation as required.

·         Transport various assemblies as needed using forklifts and cranes.

·         Read blueprints and utilize measurement instruments to assemble parts and machines according to specifications.

·         Verify alignment and clearance of parts using micrometers and gauges.

Essential qualifications and skills

·         High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.

·         Appropriate written and verbal communication skills.

·         Ability to remain calm and determined to attain goals.

·         Documentation of a current drug screen must be provided prior to start date.

·         Ability to receive forklift license and learn to operate cranes and man-lifts.

·         Must have math skills and ability to utilize various measurement tools.

·         Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, mature, and flexible.

·         High energy level, comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.