Continuous Improvement Technician

Position Overview:

The Continuous Improvement Technician is responsible for designing, implementing and reviewing the procedures and equipment involved in the manufacturing process to allow operation at the highest standard of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

· Assist in implementing policies, standards, and procedures for the Engineering and Production Departments.

· Develop and document detailed manufacturing processes.

· Assist in identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving issues as related to manufacturing processes.

· Assist in analyzing, designing, implementing, and maintaining systems that nurture a culture of Continuous Improvement.

· Develop and implement 5-S processes on the production floor.

· Build and maintain relationships with tooling reps to facilitate the best machining options.

· Participate in new business quoting, design review, quality planning, and corrective action measures.

· Assist in assuring company compliance with applicable environmental and safety regulations.

· Purchase tooling and shop supplies through ERP systems; input Purchase Orders in JBoss to match portal entry.

· Manage projects on an as-needed basis.

Skills:

· Safety first mindset.

· Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

· Effective at developing and managing a project plan to achieve desired results.

· Strategic thinker while staying on top of tactical executions.

· Strong technical skills.

· Strong attention to detail.

· Action and result oriented.

· Strong Team Player.

· Positive attitude.

· Effective communicator, both verbal and written.

· The ability to read and write English.

Qualifications/Education:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to complete each essential duty to a satisfactory standard. 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 essential functions.

Required

· GED or High School diploma

· Proven Lean Six Sigma experience- Green Belt level minimum

Preferred

· CNC Machine Shop: 5 years experience

· CAD/CAM: 1 year experience

· CNC Programming: 2+ years’ experience

· Quoting experience with turnkey CNC machined parts: 1+ year experience

Basic Expectations: Be part of a team that works to help keep production running smoothly while meeting customer demands. Attention to detail; professional interaction with team members, guests, and business contacts; ability to work safely under pressure; ability to prioritize work; ability to keep confidences and keep work confidential; ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time.

Notes:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the team member occupying this position. Team Members will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Overtime

Work Location: In person