Full-Time Manufacturing Technician

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician Reports to: Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities 

• Responsible for implementing process improvements on the floor.
• May be responsible for the entire project from design through installation, or a portion of the project.
• Also responsible for assisting in day-to-day machine and tooling problem resolution.

Specific Duties:

• Promotes continuous improvement in environmental and safety issues by ensuring that equipment is designed, modified, or repaired to maintain and improve safety and environmental performance.
• Reacts immediately to safety issues as they arise.
• Follow all environmental and safety policies and procedures.
• Monitors and controls current processes, utilizing design and mechanical skills to enhance and improve these processes.
• Identifies, implements, and evaluates process improvements (within individual capability) at the unit level and communicates these changes to the department.
• Participates in process improvement groups.
• Identifies the technical training needs of the unit and assists in the development of training programs.
• Writes AR’s and EARs as required.
• Documents process improvements through print changes and procedure changes. −
• Trains all employees affected by process changes.
• Provides necessary technical support for plant safety and resolution of safety deficiencies within the department.
• Utilizes constraint management to maximize process output.
• Ensures equipment availability and capability through administration of the Preventive Maintenance Program.
• Provides support as requested by the Supervisor.

Education

• An associate’s degree in engineering science or Machine Design is preferred. Experience
• Four years of experience in machine operation and set-up
• Five years of experience in coating and surface finish (IROX Only)
• CAD Design, AutoCADTM preferred. 
• Demonstrated technical design and build experience.
• Proficiency in PM system administration.
• Interpersonal skills. − Problem-solving skills. − Computer skills. Note:

This position description describes only the general nature and level of work encompassed by this job.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities, duties, and skills of associates at this level. The company may, at Management’s discretion, alter the minimum job requirements listed here based on the candidate’s qualifications and/or modifications to job responsibilities.

Location: Blacksburg, VA, US

Type: Full-time