Manufacturing Technician

Summary Support assembly operations by performing the following duties: Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Support assembly operations of pad printers, ultrasonic welders, milling machines, conveyor lines, heat staking and insertion equipment, ovens, vacuum systems, various fixtures, safety devices, guarding, etc. Troubleshoot/repair PLC systems. Perform assembly equipment setups. Identify preventative maintenance needs, and perform preventative maintenance at an established frequency, on assembly equipment to ensure safety, productivity, quality and maximum uptime. Design, develop, purchase and fabricate assembly equipment, tooling and machines, etc. Identify opportunities to improve assembly equipment so that it is safer, more efficient, and produces the highest quality part possible. Work with manufacturing team members, managers, and engineers to identify and implement improvements. Assist Maintenance department with general plant maintenance. Assists in training other employees on safety, assembly techniques, equipment, etc. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience Associates degree (A.A.) in a technical field, preferably in plastics, machining or equipment fabrication plus a minimum of two years’ experience in a manufacturing environment. A working knowledge of PLC systems and demonstrated experience designing and supporting electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems. Excellent machining capabilities using CNC machining equipment (e.g. lathes, milling machine, etc.) including proficiency in setting-up and programming CNC machining equipment using manual, conversational (shop floor) and CAM system programming in G-code and M-code. Thorough working knowledge of grinding, polishing, wire EDM machining, etc. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ezetop LLC