Technical Lead II Coating/Plating (M-Th 6:00AM-4:30PM)

JOB TITLE: Technical Leader II Coating/Plating            JOB GRADE: NE14

FLSA STATUS: Nonexempt                                                   DEPARTMENT NAME: P-1 / Plating

DEPARTMENT CODE: PLATED                                              REPORTS TO: Supervisor 

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I. POSITION SUMMARY

 A.  Coordinates and supervises the activities of team members in the safe and efficient      application of a tungsten carbide coating to tooling substrates in Coating and a nickel-plating finish to dies that are used in the extrusion processes in Plating by utilizing techniques by utilizing techniques established through on-the-job training, work instructions, key point sheets, standard departmental practices and safety protocols.  The Technical Leader (TL) also communicates with area management regarding production, safety and personnel matters. Also, the TL complies with specific security protocols required by the Department of Homeland Security.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (This section is not intended to be an all-inclusive list and NGK Ceramics reserves the right to include other duties as assigned):

       A.  Promotes safety, quality, efficiency and productivity in the department and serves as                the primary link between team members and area management

B.    Guides, directs and assists team members throughout all processes within the department

C.    Handles acutely hazardous chemistries according to approved and established safety and environmental procedures

D.    Handles corrosive chemistries and performs bath make up duties according to approved recipes

E.    Communicates the requirements and expectations of area management to the team members

F.    Verifies, corrects and maintains process and quality data in the company’s information systems

G.    Teaches troubleshooting, problem solving and team building skills to the team

H.    Teaches team members about the area’s immediate processes and also all prior and successive processes relating to our product

I.      Makes recommendations to area management concerning disciplinary actions and performance appraisals

J.     Assists maintenance and engineering with projects and with routine repairs, as needed

K.    Contributes to the hiring process through: interviews, area tours and informational dissemination, including recommendations to area management

L.     Informs and consults with area management concerning work related and personnel issues in a timely manner

M.   Reviews the company’s internal email and calendar system several times per shift

N.    Monitors inventory levels and maintains the appropriate inventories

O.    Works safely by avoiding forklifts; staying clear of forklift doors; using personnel doors when entering or exiting the buildings; and safely using overhead hoists

P.    Oversees PM (Preventive Maintenance), MMOL (Machine Maintenance Operator Leader), and G5S (Global 5S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) activities, including scheduled end of shift duties; and kaizen activities   

Q.    Follows all EMS (Environmental Management System) procedures, including the disposal of waste and used materials

III. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. The Technical Leader (TL) has supervisory responsibilities and direct reports.

IV. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

 A.  : Knows and anticipates relevant internal / external customer needs and acts accordingly; gives high priority to customer service; seeks to understand customer expectations; consistently demonstrates extra effort to ensure customer satisfaction.

 B.    : Understands and follows established personal safety, security and environmental practices; complies with local, federal and company health, safety, security and environmental regulations; and identifies unsafe or unsecure conditions and take corrective actions.

 C.    : Acquiring and applying functional knowledge in one's own area of specialty (not technical e.g., Finance, HR Management); acquiring and applying technical and functional knowledge in one's own technological area of specialty; using a personal computer and related applications to convey and retrieve information.

D.    : Acts with integrity; adheres to stated core values and beliefs; accepts responsibility for his/her actions and decisions; is trusted; seen as a direct, truthful individual; admits mistakes; doesn’t misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.

 E.    : Having and using knowledge of systems, situations, procedures, and culture inside the organization to identify potential problems and opportunities; perceiving the impact and the implications of decisions on other components of the organization.

 F.    : Approaches others with respect and humility; shows respect for other's feelings, attitudes, reasoning and opinion; recognizes the value of diversity; emphasizes team success above personal gain; responds well to constructive criticism.

 G.    : Practices safe behavior; follows safety policies and guidelines; embraces activities that will promote member safety; adheres to personal and team safety regulations; actively participates and supports company safety initiatives; expects and communicates adherence to safety standards from members at all levels.

 H.    : Recognizes and appreciates the use of the combined efforts of the group of members, working effectively and efficiently to achieve goals and objectives safely.

V. REQUIRED AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Required  

A.    Required Education and/or Experience and Background Check                                                    

1.  Must be able to successfully complete all required job training.

2.     High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

       3.     CRC Bronze or above.

       4.     Minimum 6 months experience manufacturing

       5.     Must pass 40 hour HAZWOPER certification (provided by NGK).

       6.     Must pass Homeland Security level background check.

       7.     Must pass the Chemical-terrorism Vulnerability Information (CVI) training

       Preferred

        1.     Associates degree or equivalent technical experience

      B.    Required Language Skills                                                           

     1.     Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and                                      maintenance instructions.

     2.     Ability to write reports and business correspondence.

      3.     Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers.

C.    Required Mathematical Skills                                                      

1.     Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

D.    Required Reasoning Ability                                            

1.     Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

2.     Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

E.    Preferred Qualifications

1.     Experience with spill response procedures.

2.     Experience with chemical awareness.

3.     Experience with equipment mechanics.

4.     Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 2013.

VI. PHYSICAL DEMANDS (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and will be determined on a case by case basis):

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk.

1. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, or crouch; and talk or hear.

1. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds with the use of a lift assist and/or utilize a team lifting technique.

1. The employee must successfully pass spirometry and respirator fit testing.

1. The employee is required to have close vision and depth perception; and 20/20 vision (natural or corrected vision).

VII. WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals.

1. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

1. Clean room practices are employed.

VIII. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS/PPE

A.    Face masks are required per CDC guidelines, effective 10/1/2021

B.    Safety shoes must be worn while on NGK property.

C.    Safety goggles and/or full face shield are required while performing certain job duties.

D.    Task appropriate gloves (e.g. nitrile gloves, multi-poly gloves, or fire retardant gloves) are required while performing certain job duties.

E.    PVC aprons are required while performing certain job duties.

F.    Full-face cartridge respirators and chemical resistant Tychem suits are required while performing certain job duties.

G.    Half mask cartridge respirators plus goggles are required while performing certain job duties.

H.    Regularly scheduled testing is performed for: lung capacity (i.e. spirometry test), vision, and respirator fit.

IX. EMPLOYMENT DISCLAIMER

A.    This job description is not to be considered a written contract.  Employment with NGK is at will.  This means that the employee, as well as the company, is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason not prohibited by law.  Also, this job description is not designed to be a complete listing of the tasks, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.