Machine Tech

　　Job Description:

　　Machine Technician is responsible for manufacturing quality product by operating/ maintaining equipment and processes that provide optimum customer service. This position is reserved for Machine Technicians at the entry level. This position is 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 necessary preventative maintenance procedures.

　　Duties and Responsibilities

　　Know and 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, tooling, controls, and sensors.

　　Assist maintenance department in preventative maintenance responsibilities. Participate in updates of preventative maintenance schedules.

　　Conduct routine equipment/product inspections and complete required documentation.

　　Perform minor equipment repairs, providing feedback documentation to Maintenance and Supervisor as needed.

　　Inform Supervisor or Department Manager about processes or equipment requiring attention.

　　Recommend and participate in completion of continuous improvement projects specifically designed to improve processes, productivity and quality, especially those related to corrective actions.

　　Complete additional duties as assigned by the manager/supervisor, including working other shifts as necessary.

　　Know, complete, and adhere to 5S practices in the assigned work area and throughout 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 Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Automation preferred.

　　Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in maintenance, mechanical, or technical field at MT or similar employer.

　　Physical and Weightlifting Demands

　　The physical and weightlifting 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.

　　Frequency

　　Letter Code

　　Defined as

　　Never

　　N

　　Infrequent

　　I

　　Up to 1 hour per day

　　Occasionally

　　O

　　1 to 2 hours per day

　　Frequently

　　F

　　2 to 5 hours per day

　　Continuously

　　C

　　6+ hours per day

　　Physical Task

　　Frequency

　　Reason for Physical Actions

　　Stand

　　C

　　Standing work

　　Sit

　　I

　　Load, drive, and unload forklift

　　Walk

　　O

　　Manually handle items

　　Bend/Twist

　　C

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

　　Push / Pull

　　F

　　As required to pick up boxes/trays of parts or finished goods

　　Climb (stairs, ladders)

　　I

　　Climbing on and off the forklift; climbing machine platforms

　　Reach

　　F

　　As required to load, unload, inspect, clean, or pack product

　　Lift

　　F

　　To place/move product; tooling; machine parts

　　Carry

　　I

　　Boxes/trays of product; cleaning utensils;

　　Grasp/Grip

　　C

　　Boxes/trays of product; forklift controls; cleaning utensils; tools

　　Repetitive Motions

　　C

　　Load and unload boxes of products/parts

　　Kneel/Crawl

　　I

　　Cleaning

　　Run

　　N

　　Jump

　　N

　　Rapid work speed

　　F

　　To keep production lines moving

　　Filing

　　I

　　Documenting processes/quantities/special characteristics

　　Finger movement

　　F

　　Load/unload finished products and parts; Controls operation

　　Keyboard use

　　I

　　Controls operation

　　Close vision

　　C

　　Product/Parts/Equipment inspection; Cleaning;

　　Color vision

　　F

　　To determine accurate counts of finished products

　　Depth perception

　　C

　　Product/Parts/Equipment inspection; Manufacturing environment

　　Far vision

　　F

　　Product/Parts/Equipment inspection; Manufacturing environment

　　Hear

　　C

　　Equipment alarms; Process control/awareness;

　　Talk

　　C

　　As required to communicate

　　Smell

　　N

　　Touch

　　N

　　Temperature

　　C

　　Able to work in various temperatures

　　Amount of Weight

　　Frequency

　　Reason for Action

　　Up to 40 pounds

　　C

　　To move product

　　Personal Protective Equipment

　　Equipment

　　Frequency

　　Reason

　　Safety glasses

　　C

　　To protect eyes

　　Leather shoes

　　C

　　To protect feet

　　Gloves

　　F

　　To protect hands

　　Ear Plugs

　　N

　　To protect hearing

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