Job Description :

The Machine Technician is responsible for manufacturing product by operating and maintaining equipment and processes that provide optimum customer service.

This position is reserved for Machine Technicians at the entry level. Also responsible for enhancing the department’s safety, quality and productivity as well as assisting Facilitator as required.

This position will be responsible for knowing and implementing all area specific compliance issues, including safety, quality, environmental, and MT / plant policies.

This position will contribute to team efforts by participating in continuous improvement projects as required. This position will also require working with maintenance to complete monthly PM’s.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety requirements in the work area.
• Housekeeping- follow all housekeeping policies and schedules.
• Understand and demonstrate how to use all gauges in the cell.
• Understand tolerances and how to make offsets on the machine to stay in spec.
• Utilize quality tools in the cell i.e., SPC, OEE, etc.
• Operate a minimum of one machine in the department efficiently (85% or better)
• Perform set up (change overs) following procedures in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot equipment, including automated operations, controls, and sensors.
• Assist maintenance department in preventative maintenance responsibilities. Participate in updates of preventative maintenance schedules.
• Complete routine equipment and product inspections and complete required documentation.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor equipment repairs. Provide feedback to Maintenance and Supervisor as needed.
• Inform supervisor or Department Manager about processes or equipment requiring attention.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the manager / supervisor, including working other shifts as necessary.
• Adhere to 5S in the department.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must demonstrate good written and oral communication skills.
• Able to interpret technical data, including drawings and OMS.
• Must be proficient in the use of common inspection and test equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills required.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School or GED diploma required.
• Technical Certification in a Mechanical, Electrical, Automation preferred.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in maintenance, mechanical, or technical field at MT or similar employer.

Physical and Weightlifting Demands

Frequency

Letter Code

Defined as

Never

Infrequent

Up to 1 hour per day

Occasionally

1 to 2 hours per day

Frequently

2 to 5 hours per day

Continuously

6 hours per day

Physical Task

Frequency

Reason for Physical Actions

Stand

Standing work

Load, drive and unload forklift

Walk

Manually handle items

Bend / Twist

As required to pick up manually handle items; turn from side to side to view load

Push / Pull

As required to pick up boxes of parts or finished goods

Climb (stairs, ladders)

Climbing on and off the forklift; to access top level of facility

Reach

As required to assemble, inspect, or pack product

Lift

To place frames on fixtures or move product

Carry

Grasp / Grip

Boxes; forklift controls

Repetitive Motions

Load and unload boxes of products and parts

Kneel / Crawl

Jump

Rapid work speed

To keep production lines moving

Filing

Finger movement

Load and unload boxes of finished products and parts

Keyboard use

Close vision

Color vision

To determine accurate counts of finished products

Depth perception

Far vision

Hear

Talk

As required to communicate w / in cell

Smell

Touch

Temperature

Able to work in various temperatures

Amount of Weight

Frequency

Reason for Action

Up to 40 pounds

To move product

Personal Protective Equipment

Equipment

Frequency

Reason

Safety glasses

To protect eyes

Leather shoes

To protect feet

Gloves

To protect hands

Ear Plugs

To protect hearing

Last updated : 2024-04-25