What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement Technician position at Pursuit Aerospace?
Pursuit Plainville is looking for a Continuous Improvement Technician to support production and our continuous improvement process.
Job Summary:
Responsible for rapid development and deployment of right size equipment necessary to achieve or improve single piece flow line manufacturing.
Major Responsibilities:
- The individual must be willing and capable of developing, modifying and building machinery that adheres to Pursuit's Universal No’s, and ensuring operator and part safety.
- Responsible for rapidly reproducing right size production ready equipment throughout the shop.
- Capable of utilizing machinery and materials within the shop to create and modify custom components.
- Capable of collaborating with all levels within of the organization such as Operators, Engineers, Leads, Quality, EH&S, and Whitcraft’s KPO.
- Provide creative and innovative hands-on solutions to make the process easier for operators.
- Ability to interpret blueprints, dimensions, symbols and geometric tolerances based on customer specifications.
- Must be able to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Support and participate in various roles throughout the shop such as Kaizen and 1S workshops, including performing flow line operations.
- Willing to mentor colleagues and less skilled employees.
- Travel to other Whitcraft sites may be required.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be self-motivated with a sense of urgency, resourcefulness and adaptability.
- Minimum 3 years of Manufacturing experience.
- Mechanical and/or electrical assembly experience.
- Understanding of mechanical components and machine design.
- Ability to work independently and with others in a fast-paced team environment.
- Communication & problem-solving skills.
- Minimum of High School or equivalent.
Work Environment:
Primarily shop floor environment.
Equipment Used:
Machinery, hand tools, fixturing, gaging and computer
Additional Comments:
- Kaizen knowledge & experience preferred.
- Familiarity with requirements for aerospace component manufacturing that includes having knowledge of aerospace fabrications, machining, laser technology, welding, coatings, and heat treatment is also preferred, but not required.