Manufacturing Technician - Second Shift

Manufacturing Technician

The Manufacturing Technician will apply various technologies and skills to test and/or modify machinery and equipment. This position plays a vital role in ensuring machinery continually operates efficiently with minimal downtime. This position reports to the Manufacturing Technician Manager and is based at all Maine facilities.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Understand and follow ISO 13485 (Manufacture of Medical Devices) standard operating procedures.
• Set-up, maintain, and repair factory machinery.
• Ensure the smooth and efficient running of production machines.
• Carry out scheduled routine maintenance.
• Ensure the finished products are high quality and meet customer requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical set up and functional issues with chains, belts, electronic sensors, robotic machines, electric motors, and components.
• Ensures compliance with health and safety laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Completes all required manufacturing paperwork on time.
• Ensure the correct material is fed into the production machines per BOM.
• Calculate and document product yield and waste.
• Mentor and work with machine operators to run machines at optimal levels.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to clearly communicate with engineering and management.
• Thorough understanding of products and equipment used in manufacturing.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills, with proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Able to work as a team member.
• Able to read machine blueprints and schematics.
• Basic mathematic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• 3-5 years of related experience in automotive, machine maintenance, or related field preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing in factory, frequent bending/squatting and at times, sitting at desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times.

Note: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.