Machine Tech - Blade Fab Carbide - 1St Shift - Grenada

Machine Tech 1
Job Description:
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 housekeeping policies and schedules.
• Understand and demonstrate how to use all gauges in the cell.
• Understand tolerances and how to make offsets on the machine to stay in spec.
• Utilize quality tools in the cell i.e., 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 additional 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 Weightlifting Demands
The physical and weightlifting 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