Production Technician I

Production Technician IThe Production Technician I will be responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and controlling the activities of workers engaged in assembling parts and sub-assemblies into finished units by performing the following duties:Develop plans to achieve completion of provided operation schedule and sets run order for areas of responsibility with approval of Manager.Interfaces with other departments to ensure customer order deadlines are met.Studies production schedules and estimates work hour requirements for completion of job assignment.Create detailed schedules to ensure customers shipment dates and equipment specifications are met.Develops a process plan including people, resources, equipment, and floor space for customer orders.Plans flow of materials through departments assigned over. Works with production control on any work order related issues in regards to material and flow of material to work floor.Adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.Recommends methods to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.Suggest changes in work areas and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.Coordinates man power requirements with Manager by increasing or decreasing personnel and overtime to meet changing conditions.Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists employees in solving work problems.Instructs and trains personnel within their area of responsibility. Promotes cross training among employees to benefit work group as a whole.Maintains time and production levels.Confers with Manager to coordinate individual areas of responsibility and work in relation to products being run through other areas of production.Reports all equipment malfunctions to maintenance personnel by submitting maintenance work orders on equipment to be serviced.Trouble shoots electronics down to component level to determine cause and remedy malfunctions with the unit.Trouble shoots electrical and mechanical problems to determine root cause of issue and recommend corrective action.Works in conjunction with engineering and production teams with various tests including, but not limited to, implementation of new production products.Conducts detailed experimental testing.Reads blueprints, wiring diagrams, process sheets, assembly and schematic drawings.Maintains appropriate relationship with employees they are directing and adheres to Southern States' Core values.Adheres to Southern States' safety standards and company rules and guidelines.Represents Southern States to customer and supporting staff in professional and respectful manner at all times.