machine tech 1-2

Machine Tech 1 Job Description: Title: Machine Technician 1 Job Code: M64107 Department: GWD Plant, CT Manufacturing Machine Technician 1 is responsible for manufacturing quality product by operating/ maintaining equipment and processes that provide optimum customer service.
This position is reserved for Machine Technicians at the entry level.
This position is also responsible for enhancing the department’s safety, quality, and productivity as well as assisting Facilitator as required.
This position will be responsible for knowing and implementing all area specific compliance issues, including safety, quality, environmental, and MT/plant policies.
This position will contribute to team efforts by participating in continuous improvement projects as required.
This position will also require working with maintenance to complete necessary preventative maintenance procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities Know and adhere to all safety requirements in the work area.
Housekeeping- follow all house keeping policies and schedules.
Understand and demonstrate how to use all gauges in the cell.
Undestand tolerances and how to make offsets on the machine to stay in spec.
Utilize quality tools in the cell ie SPC, OEE, etc.
Operate a minimum of one machine in the department efficiently.
(85% or better) Perform set up (change overs) following procedures in a timely manner.
Troubleshoot equipment, including automated operations, tooling, controls, and sensors.
Assist maintenance department in preventative maintenance responsibilities.
Participate in updates of preventative maintenance schedules.
Conduct routine equipment/product inspections and complete required documentation.
Perform minor equipment repairs, providing feedback documentation to Maintenance and Supervisor as needed.
Inform Supervisor or Department Manager about processes or equipment requiring attention.
Recommend and participate in completion of continuous improvement projects specifically designed to improve processes, productivity and quality, especially those related to corrective actions.
Complete oadditional duties as assigned by the manager/supervisor, including working other shifts as necessary.
Know, complete, and adhere to 5S practices in the assigned work area and throughout the department.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must demonstrate good written and oral communication skills.
Able to interpret technical data, including drawings and OMS.
Must be proficient in the use of common inspection and test equipment.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills required.
Education and Experience Requirements High School or GED diploma required.
Technical Certification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Automation preferred.
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in maintenance, mechanical, or technical field at MT or similar employer.
Physical and Weight Lifting Demands The physical and weight lifting 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.
Frequency Letter Code Defined as Never N Infrequent I Up to 1 hour per day Occasionally O 1 to 2 hours per day Frequently F 2 to 5 hours per day Continuously C 6+ hours per day Physical Task Frequency Reason for Physical Actions Stand C Standing work Sit I Load, drive, and unload forklift Walk O Manually handle items Bend/Twist C As required to pick up and manually handle items; turn from side to side to view load Push / Pull F As required to pick up boxes/trays of parts or finished goods Climb (stairs, ladders) I Climbing on and off the forklift; climbing machine platforms Reach F As required to load, unload, inspect, clean, or pack product Lift F To place/move product; tooling; machine parts Carry I Boxes/trays of product; cleaning utensils; Grasp/Grip C Boxes/trays of product; forklift controls; cleaning utensils; tools Repetitive Motions C Load and unload boxes of products/parts Kneel/Crawl I Cleaning Run N Jump N Rapid work speed F To keep production lines moving Filing I Documenting processes/quantities/special characteristics Finger movement F Load/unload finished products and parts; Controls operation Keyboard use I Controls operation Close vision C Product/Parts/Equipment inspection; Cleaning; Color vision F To determine accurate counts of finished products Depth perception C Product/Parts/Equipment inspection; Manufacturing environment Far vision F Product/Parts/Equipment inspection; Manufacturing environment Hear C Equipment alarms; Process control/awareness; Talk C As required to communicate Smell N Touch N Temperature C Able to work in various temperatures Amount of Weight Frequency Reason for Action Up to 40 pounds C To move product Personal Protective Equipment Equipment Frequency Reason Safety glasses C To protect eyes Leather shoes C To protect feet Gloves F To protect hands Ear Plugs N To protect hearing