What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Technician position at Micro-Coax, an Amphenol Company?
Summary
The Manufacturing Technician performs Manufacturing activities including producing and testing product, troubleshooting and improving manufacturing processes. The Manufacturing Technician will operate complex processes and/or provide technical support for the manufacturing area to which they are assigned.
Essential Job Functions
The responsibilities of this role do not include supervising other employees; however Manufacturing Technicians positions offer opportunities for career advancement.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION And EXPERIENCE
As part of their job duties, the employee must sit for lengthy periods while frequently using their hands to handle objects and communicate verbally. Additionally, they may need to stand, walk, reach, and occasionally lift objects weighing up to twenty (20) pounds. This role requires specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. According to ADA regulations, reasonable accommodation will be provided to ensure that individuals with disabilities can perform the job's essential functions.
Personal Protective Equipment Requirements
This position includes access or potential access to ITAR and EAR (Export Administration Regulations) technical data. Therefore, candidates must qualify as US Persons, defined as US Citizens or Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders).
TRAVEL
Up to 5% travel may be required for this position
The Manufacturing Technician performs Manufacturing activities including producing and testing product, troubleshooting and improving manufacturing processes. The Manufacturing Technician will operate complex processes and/or provide technical support for the manufacturing area to which they are assigned.
Essential Job Functions
- Set-up and operate complex or precision processes as assigned
- Test product using such equipment as Network Analyzers as assigned
- Be a subject-matter-expert for a given process
- Provide technical support and oversight to production to meet quality, cost, and on-time delivery goals
- Resolve production issues using root-cause analysis and establishing corrective actions
- Build and tests engineering samples and prototypes
- Participate in continuous improvement activities related to production processes
- Oversee R&D production runs to validate manufacturing processes
- Develop, maintain and update Work Instructions and other related documentation
- Other duties as required in support of the department and the Company*
The responsibilities of this role do not include supervising other employees; however Manufacturing Technicians positions offer opportunities for career advancement.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION And EXPERIENCE
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- None
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
- Manufacturing experience in a custom make to order environment
- Excellent problem-solving skills - able to identify and analyze data and resolve problems in a timely manner
- Develops alternative solutions to problems and corrective actions
- Experience with Lean/Six Sigma Tools preferred
- Excellent oral and written communications skills - able to explain complex operations and methods clearly and concisely
- Technical writing experience preferred
- Able to participate in and advise cross functional project teams
- Formal Problem-Solving Training (RCA, PDCA, 8D, etc.) preferred
- Experience with ERP system preferred
- Co-operates with others and treats all with respect
- Accepts responsibility for own actions. Willingly accepts feedback from others
- Understanding and experience in Lean manufacturing environment preferred
- Participate in continuous improvement projects and 5S related performance teams
- Demonstrates good judgment and decision-making skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Proficient in MS Office
As part of their job duties, the employee must sit for lengthy periods while frequently using their hands to handle objects and communicate verbally. Additionally, they may need to stand, walk, reach, and occasionally lift objects weighing up to twenty (20) pounds. This role requires specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. According to ADA regulations, reasonable accommodation will be provided to ensure that individuals with disabilities can perform the job's essential functions.
Personal Protective Equipment Requirements
- ASTM F-2412-2005, ANSI Z41-1999, or ANSI Z41-1991 rated safety toe shoes in specific areas
- Clear ANSI Z87.1 safety-rated glasses in specific areas
- Hearing protection in specific locations
- Ability to compile with JSA in specific areas
This position includes access or potential access to ITAR and EAR (Export Administration Regulations) technical data. Therefore, candidates must qualify as US Persons, defined as US Citizens or Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders).
TRAVEL
Up to 5% travel may be required for this position