Production Engineering Technician - 220 Riley - 2nd Shift

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PURPOSE OF POSITION :

• Monitors and adjusts equipment controls as needed.
• Ensures optimal performance of product manufacturing equipment and controls.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Eliminate equipment downtime by tracking problems to their root cause and correcting them.
• Specify and / or develop software to complement new equipment.
• Maintain records of all program changes, assembly drawings and product specifications.
• Make software modifications as needed to dispensing and glass cutting equipment.
• Adapt new products to the existing manufacturing processes.
• Write and modify programs for dispensing and glass cutting equipment.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Support engineering staff in the development of new processes for manufacturing.
• Help determine training needed for the technicians.
• Provide input as needed when equipment is purchased or upgraded.
• Construct test fixtures and complete equipment upgrades as needed.
• Occasionally work with outside vendors to procure new equipment and / or software to improve the production process.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new products into mass production.
• Complying with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.
• Maintaining high level of honesty, integrity and confidentiality with respect to company matters.

POSITION DEMANDS :

• 2 4 year technical degree preferred, or equivalent experience
• Management Ability Evidence of superior people skills.
• Proven leadership and motivational skills
• Good project management skills
• Ability to communicate difficult issues with others.
• Ability to learn Auto-Cad, Auto-Cad Electrical, Solidworks and various programming software environments.
• Ability to learn and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controller programs.
• Must be available to work overtime as needed.
• Good troubleshooting skills and mechanical inclination.
• 1 to 2 years related experience preferred.
• Ability to stand and maneuver in or around equipment.
• Good PC skills required.
• Intense personal commitment to continuous improvement.

BEHAVIORAL / VALUES CHARACTERISTICS :

• Must possess above average interpersonal skills and be a team player.
• Must work well with production teams to solve problems.
• Must be self-motivated and work with minimal supervision.
• Predisposition and willingness to get involved directly on the production floor.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS :

• This position reports to the specified technician supervisor.
• Works closely with all supervisors, engineering staff and research & development personnel.
30+ days ago