Job Title: Manufacturing Technician
Reports To: Manufacturing Engineering Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Summary
Technicians will develop and improve manufacturing processes through Production Support, New Product Launch, and Continuous Improvement.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide Ongoing Production Support
- Troubleshooting: Assist Production, Engineering, and Maintenance Staff with troubleshooting equipment and minimizing downtime; possessing a strong mechanical/electronics aptitude through the creation/interpretation of electrical schematics and use of electronics diagnostic equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.)
- Work closely with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering and Production to identify and resolve procedural, and product quality problems.
- Maintains current PC-based testers with respect to software, electronics, and fixtures. Works with technical personnel to resolve testing problems such as product or system malfunctions, incomplete test data, and/or data interpretation.
- Collaborate to establish, document, and train peers on best practices.
- Assist with electro-mechanical troubleshooting of various common types of equipment besides ATE, which may include robotics, dispensing systems, safety controllers, and/or vision systems. The aptitude and desire to learn is key, regardless of experience level.
- Reporting: Provide analytical reports evaluating current processes, procedures, equipment, and associates. This reporting may include Efficiency, Down Time, Identify Bottle Necks, FPY - First Past Yield, Capability (CpK, PPM, etc.), Line Metrics (SQCD – Safety, Quality, Cost, & Delivery), Quarterly Utilization Report, showing available capacity for each Work Center, where applicable.
Support New Product Launches
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Test Engineering to create Manufacturing Cost Estimates (MCE’s) for new products.
- Equipment and work cell Design & Deployment
- Participate in cross-functional, collaborative Work Cell and Equipment Design Review efforts
- Work closely with Engineering Staff to deliver testers for new product launcheso Troubleshoot Programmer/Tester programs under the guidance of a Test Engineero Participate in Production Readiness trials to ensure equipment is ready to produce acceptable producto Provide formal training on new processes and equipment
- Collaboration on the development of Value Stream Maps (VSM)
- Collaborating with Manufacturing Engineering to create PFD’s, PFMEA’s and Test Plans
- Develop and maintain Work Instructions for manufacturing processes.
Drive Continuous Improvement
- Improve throughput of current manufacturing operations
- Identify and help reduce waste from production processes
- Implement CI Tools where appropriate (Kaizens, Go & See (Gemba Walk), Root Cause Analysis (8D, Fishbone, 5-Whys, etc.)
- Create processes to meet budgetary goals as well as performance metrics
- Participate in brainstorming sessions and cross-departmental meetings to ensure collaboration and cohesion
- Identify innovative approaches to plant-wide issues that create opportunities for process improvements that positively impact the manufacturing process.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, a candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience
Associates degree and/or technical training in an engineering or manufacturing discipline. Exposure to Continuous Improvement tools and methodologies (LEAN, 6-Sigma). Two or more years of experience in product manufacturing, electronics assembly experience preferred. Training or experience with low voltage electronic systems is preferred.
Language Skills
Exceptional skills in communication as well as fostering connections with others. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to draft reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals in English. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
Reasoning Skills
Ability to plan, analyze, organize, communicate, and motivate employees, as well as prioritize own work schedule.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, a candidate must be able to use productivity software (Adobe Reader, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.). Experience with programming languages such as VB, C#, VB.net is a plus.
Physical Requirements
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
*Nothing in this job description restricts the management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities on this job at any time.
Medallion Instrumentation System LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What is your expected rate of pay for this role?
Education:
Experience:
- Manufacturing Technician: 2 years (Required)
- Electronics: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Spring Lake, MI 49456 (Required)
Work Location: In person
