Manufacturing Technician (Production Operator)- Multiple Openings

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We are thinkers, believers and doers. At Shape, we don't see the norm as our limit; we look at it as our opportunity to push limits and tradition. A chance to bring something new to our customers, team members and communities. When seemingly impossible challenges arise, we look to the core of the problem, and create solutions others believe can't be done.

Position Summary

Responsible for ensuring quality parts are produced and/or assembled by conducting visual inspection and gage inspection of parts produced by a welder, press, mill or other production process while meeting production rates or efficiency requirements.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform production and/or assembly of parts in a safe manner adhering to all Safety policies.
• Continue the production of parts through the operations required of a welding, press, mill or assembling process.
• Distinguish and correct as needed the quality of a welded, milled, pressed or assembled part.
• Pack parts into various containers as specified by a standard.
• Perform required Plex functions including: creation/printing of tags, production recording etc.
• Adhere to and maintain 5S and LEAN Manufacturing standards.
• Function as a member of a work team by contributing and initiating quality, safety and productivity ideas.
• Train co-workers on manufacturing skills as required.
• Communicate appropriately to avoid unplanned downtime, inform other shifts of problems, trends, etc. Inform the leader of maintenance needs.
• Additional functions, not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader.

Trainer Designation

• Pass the Trainer interview
• Show competence and be able to train to all manufacturing systems and philosophies
• Explain all manufacturing systems and philosophies and the impact of the manufacturing associate within quality and within the business as a whole
• Accurately evaluate and complete required assessment of trainee
• Provide clear and concise communications/feedback to the trainee and to members of leadership
• Provide direction to the trainee with whom to contact for answers to questions, concerns, and ideas
• Additional functions, not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader

Position Skills and Experience Requirements

• Successful completion with a passing score of the Manufacturing Tech course
• Previous manufacturing experience, strongly preferred
• General computer skills
• Experience with Microsoft Applications (e.g. word, excel, outlook, etc).