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Machine Technician - 1st Shift - Blade Mfg - Grenada
Machine Technician - 1st Shift - Blade Mfg - Grenada-February 2024
Greenwood
Feb 10, 2026
About Machine Technician - 1st Shift - Blade Mfg - Grenada

  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.

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

  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

  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 manually handle items; turn from side to side to view load

  Push / Pull

  F

  As required to pick up boxes of parts or finished goods

  Climb (stairs, ladders)

  I

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

  Reach

  F

  As required to assemble, inspect, or pack product

  Lift

  F

  To place frames on fixtures or move product

  Carry

  I

  Grasp/Grip

  C

  Boxes; forklift controls

  Repetitive Motions

  C

  Load and unload boxes of products and parts

  Kneel/Crawl

  I

  Run

  N

  Jump

  N

  Rapid work speed

  F

  To keep production lines moving

  Filing

  N

  Finger movement

  F

  Load and unload boxes of finished products and parts

  Keyboard use

  I

  Close vision

  C

  Color vision

  F

  To determine accurate counts of finished products

  Depth perception

  C

  Far vision

  F

  Hear

  C

  Talk

  C

  As required to communicate w/in cell

  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

  Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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