Machine Technician

Machine TechnicianThe Machine Technician will be responsible for performing various tasks to set up, operate, monitor, troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on assigned machine(s). The Machine Technician will also be responsible for inspecting parts to specifications and adjusting, or tool changes as necessary to maintain quality specifications. This includes the ability to resolve minor component and quality issues as required maintaining expected production results, the ability to maintain production rate as stated on each BOM and the ability to identify difference in each product and verify quality standard of each part and verify process integrity of each cycle per set up sheets and Control Plans.Core functions include performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting machine inefficiencies, supporting and training operators on various machines, operating machine to ensure continuous production at a constant rate of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials throughout the entire shift while performing basic adjustments to ensure safe and efficient production of products, performing in-process inspections of parts throughout the production run and ensuring they meet visual standards of acceptance, producing parts in the proper quantity as identified by the production schedule, performing necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup, adjusting machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications and in a timely fashion, performing operational procedures to ensure the quality of the product produced, following and committing to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for safety, quality, production, efficiency, and service requirements, reporting material utilization in the production report, ensuring daily production report data is reported correctly and up to date, recognizing defective materials for color, surface blemishes, finish, and dimensions, identifying the proper tooling required for pending production, inspecting the condition of molds and component parts for damage and wear, inspecting machine, conveyer and tools in department and notifying Lead that a maintenance repair form is needed, or replacement tools are required, keeping work cells, department, and fire-doors clear of trash and other obstructions that could hinder department performance/safety, maintaining condition of work area to meet 6-S standards, communicating with team members and support teams, maintaining professional attitude offering support to Leads, Supervisors and Manager, demonstrating flexibility and willingness to assist whenever and in whatever capacity needed to ensure continuous production at a constant rate of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials throughout the entire shift.Shifts available include First Shift: 6am-2pm Monday-Friday, Second Shift: 2pm-10pm Monday-Friday, Third Shift: 10pm-6am Monday-Friday.Qualifications and requirements include a high school diploma or GED is required, job experience will be considered in lieu of this requirement, associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience preferred, prior experience operating manufacturing and process control equipment required, thermoforming, injection mold, or related machine operator experience required, powered industrial truck certifications required (forklift, reach truck, cherry picker), ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists, ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form, ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, ability to gather and analyze information skillfully, ability to develop alternative solutions, ability to read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic drawings and prints, none, adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, changes approach or method to best fit the situation, able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events, follows instructions, responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions, keeps commitments, commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals, completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan, demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance, monitors own work to ensure quality, meets productivity standards, completes work in timely manner, strives to increase productivity, works quickly, observes safety and security procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions, uses equipment and materials properly, balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to other views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit, puts success of team above own interests, supports everyone's efforts to succeed, individual contributor: working team member with no oversight of others and no management responsibilities, this position is subject to medium work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects, this position is subject to the following physical activities: climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, crawling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions, the worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes, the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, including heat, noise, vibration, and hazards from a production-based environment.