Lead Service Technician

*9 month assignment
Sets-up resets and/or operates a variety of production metal finishing machines to manufacture diesel fuel injection system parts.
Specific:
Sets-up resets and/or operates a variety of production metal finishing machines involving intricate and complex tooling and operations.
Must be fully familiar with all aspects of the operation and layout of assigned machines.
Diagnoses machine trouble and makes mechanical adjustments and machine repairs including changing motors, gear boxes and index tables..
Follows layouts, blueprints or other instructions to insure parts are produced in accordance with engineering specifications.
Knows and uses Statistical process Control as appropriate.
Assists in the training of machine operators.
Observes all plant and departmental safety practices and procedures.
Follows housekeeping procedures in maintaining a neat and orderly work area.
Prepares required paperwork.
Performs precision measuring of parts.
Responsible for quality and quantity of work.
Must be able to technically troubleshoot machines and maintain uptime to optimum levels.
Must be capable of making program changes and normal programming requirements on key pieces of equipment with PLC's.
Must be capable of developing and implementing preventative maintenance programs on key equipment.
Must have the ability to work with little or no supervision and direct support personnel (other setters) in the department.
Must be capable of wiring small motors in, replacing switches, install and adjusting sensors and using multi-meter for electrical troubleshooting.
Must be able to order parts to replace or repair existing equipment.
Records counts, scrap, time, etc.
Devises methods of machining new and difficult jobs.