What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Technician; 1st shift position at Wells Vehicle Electronics?
Summary:
This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of equipment, setup and changeovers, and training of AMT and TNT technicians.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee the assembly process from start to finish.
- Understand and monitor PLC and Robotic programs.
- Equipment troubleshooting and repair.
- Report production statistics such as finished goods, scrap, productivity, etc.
- Order supplies and equipment when needed, maintain spare parts inventory
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on production equipment.
- Ensure proper tooling and computer programs are applied to new product setups.
- Support production operators and Engineering to resolve production issues.
- Participate in process improvement activities.
- Other activities as assigned.
Essential Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experience:
- Associates degree in Electromechanical Technology or Automated Manufacturing Systems; An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Ability to lead teams effectively - typically team of 2-5 members
- Ability to diagnose equipment failures and repair mechanical, pneumatic and electronics systems
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to multitask and able to consistently meet project deadlines
Equipment Used:
- Computer, telephone, hand tools, and production equipment.
Personal Protective Equipment/Clothing Required (PPE):
- Safety glasses with attached side shields; ESD smock and grounding equipment
- Heat resistant and/or cut resistant gloves – based on workstation
- Disposal gloves/finger cots as required
Physical Demands:
(Not Applicable, Occasionally [1-33%; 0-2.5 hrs./day], Frequently [33-66%; 2.5-5.5 hrs./day], Constantly [>66%; 5.5 hrs./day])
Physical Abilities
- Stand – Constantly
- Walk – Constantly
- Sit – Constantly
- Climb – Occasionally
- Crawl – Frequently
- Squat – Frequently
- Kneel – Frequently
- Bend – Frequently
- Twist – Frequently
- Use of Hands/Fingers – Frequently
- Reach Outward – Frequently
- Reach Above Shoulder – Frequently
Lift/Carry
- 10 lbs. or less - Constantly
- 11-20 lbs. - Frequently
- 21-50 lbs. - Frequently
- 51-100 lbs. - Not Applicable
Push/Pull
- 10 lbs. or less - Constantly
- 11-20 lbs. - Frequently
- 21-50 lbs. - Frequently
- 51-100 lbs. - Not Applicable
Sensory Requirements
- Speech - Yes
- Vision - Yes
- Touch - Yes
- Hearing - Yes
- Smell - Yes