Assembly Maintenance Tech C

Assembly Maintenance Tech B

J.S.T. Corporate Office (JA) - Waukegan, IL 60085

Overview

Salary Range $18.00 - $28.00 Hourly Job Shift Second Shift

Description

SUMMARY:

Repairs and maintains the assembly machines to ensure compliance with JST's Quality standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyzes mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and plans for and takes corrective actions. Make necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality.
• Reviews production schedule and when equipment is not scheduled for manufacturing, changes over equipment to new pole sizes of performs scheduled maintenance.
• Tests equipment to check operations. Clears jams and inspects product after setup or repair.
• Examines tests and measures product from assigned equipment for quality specification, using gauges and instruments, and records the data on appropriate forms. Checks products for visual defects.
• Examines defects and analyzes causes and where possible, takes corrective actions.
• Operates equipment during relief periods or manpower shortages.
• Performs product examination and rework when assigned.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department and employees.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Requisitions and inspects materials and department products.
• Assigns maintenance personnel and schedules to maximize production schedules.
• Sets up machines and repairs them as needed.
• Reports machine and equipment malfunctions to the Foreman (Maintenance Superintendent) and Assembly Supervisor.
• Performs the activities of the workers being supervised when needed.
• Inspection of first piece samples and acceptance.
• Inspection of completed lots and acceptance in the supervisors/foreman's absence.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma and trade school.
• Previous assembly or other type of machinery operation a plus, but will train.
• Multi-tasking ability a necessity.
• Ability to use precision measuring equipment (micrometers, dial calipers, comparators, etc.)
• Minimum of 2 years experience as Maintenance "B" Technician or a combination of 5 years experience.
• Must be able to converse and write in English using technical terms for the production industry.
• Working knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, English/metric conversions, and simple application geometry.
• Should be able to make advanced decisions concerning quality, machine operation and processing adjustments.