Consists of a staff of professionals which provide Technical, Business, Customer, and Financial support to Global Rolled Products and Extrusions business units.
Consists of specialists in various technologies and engineering disciplines with expertise ranging from melting metal through final fabrication.
The Finishing Technologist has responsibilities that include: Corporate expert on Leveling and Slitting for Web Handling Best Practice development and deployment, solving problems with global systemic and plant specific focus, driving process efficiencies through lowering costs and improving quality, training operators and other technologists, and implementing new technologies.
Reports to the Thermal and Finishing Process Manager.
Optimization of process equipment for improving quality and capacity
Solve equipment and process problems for Finishing processes.
Drive resolution of chronic problems within area of expertise.
Lead problem solving teams & organize support from other resources when necessary.
Develop and deploy best practices for the different Finishing processes, assist in identifying improvement opportunities, and facilitate technology transfer.
Maintain a working relationship with vendors of Finishing equipment and be knowledgeable of external developments.
Provide engineering and operational support for large capital improvement projects.
Sponsor, participate, and occasionally lead development projects.
Be relied upon by plant resources for advice and direction on capital and process solutions.
Participate in technical assessments of facilities and individual pieces of equipment.
Provide equipment, control, and process training to the technical base.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field from an accredited institution.
7 total years of manufacturing experience, with a minimum of 4 years in aluminum finishing.
This position may require access to export-controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Preferred:
The position requires the desire and ability to travel extensively (around 25-50%), with a portion of the travel being international.
Ability to navigate Rockwell PLCs for troubleshooting.
Ability to work well with a broad group of cultures.
Self-starter with ability to determine priorities based upon specific business needs.
As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.