Manufacturing Technician

JOB TITLE: MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN   

REPORTS TO:   ENGINEERING MANAGER                DIRECT REPORTS: N/A

POSITION SUMMARY     

This position’s responsibility is to apply engineering theory and principles to problems of manufacturing production, under the direction of engineering staff. Will perform time and motion studies on worker operations to establish standard production rates, optimize cycle times, minimize reject rates, and improve efficiency.

ELEMENTS RELATED TO THE FUNCTION

•    Position Type: Non-Exempt 

•    Location: Demgy Pacific, LLC, Tacoma WA

JOB SKILL REQUIREMENTS

•    Extensive working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint

•    3D CAD modeling, Solidwork, Catia

      o    2D print reading and creation

      o    Part drawings

      o    Assembly drawings

      o    Tooling drawings

•    PL / BOM reading and construction

•    Able to train all levels of manufacturing personnel (supervisors to operators)

•    Able to write reports, business correspondence and work instructions

•    Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, suppliers and customers

•    Knowledge of automation, analysis, and problem solving

•    Value stream mapping

•    Effective communication

•    Leadership, action driven, and self-starter

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

•    5+ years’ experience in Industrial or Process Manufacturing

     o    Process improvement and lean practices required

     o    Previous experience in machining, assembly work, bonding, automation, and robotics, preferred

•    Three to five (3-5) years of experience and/or training in the plastic injection molding field preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical 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.

•    Stamina to work all assigned hours

•    Ability to work in a shop environment – frequent exposure to loud noises, dust, solvents, and oils

•    Frequent standing, walking, reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching

•    Ability to stand or walk 100% of the workday 

•    Hearing and speaking required 100% of the workday

•    Use of hands 100% of the workday

•    20/40 vision required with or without correction

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Approve visual work instructions for:

     o    Molding of plastic parts with any at the press secondary or assembly operations

     o    Manual and CNC machining

     o    Secondary or assembly operations

•    Building and equipment layout

•    Develop, build, and test prototypes or new products, processes, or procedures

•    Teach, implement, and sustain lean manufacturing

•    Identifies and implements manufacturing process improvements using Lean and continuous improvement including Kaizen

•    Collaborate with engineering to determine:

     o    Auxiliary equipment

               Hand tools

               Automation

               Fixtures (Assembly & Inspection)

     o    Packaging

•    Ensuring all new manufacturing project elements are well communicated and in place for successful hand-off(s) to production

•    Identify opportunities for improvements in quality, cost, or efficiency of automation equipment

•    Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity

•    Oversee equipment start-up, characterization, qualification, or release

•    Recommend corrective or preventive actions to assure or improve product quality or reliability

•    Implementation of new and or revised products into the production facility, including:

     o    Source and cost justification of tooling and equipment for manufacturing processes

     o    Assembly methods and improved process flow

     o    Production work instructions

     o    Operator training

     o    Development of targets and monitor progress to goals

     o    Improvement of quality and production efficiency

     o    Optimize process flow

     o    Optimize cycle time

     o    Development of plans to reduce the level of scrap or rejects at each step

     o    Aid in implementation of operator level quality inspections

     o    Conduct cost reduction programs

     o    Quality improvement

     o    Efficiency improvement

     o    Manufacturing problem resolution

     o    Reject percent reduction

     o    Cycle time reduction

     o    Streamline manufacturing steps and paperwork

     o    Project development and implementation

     o    Create standard operating procedures

     o    Develop and implement efficient layout and material flow

               Work cell layout.

               Material flow through cell

               Material flow through plant

     o    Training

EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES  

•    Uphold and comply with Demgy’s Code of Ethics and Conduct      

•    Follow safety policies

•    Contribute to the success of the company’s environmental, health & safety program

•    Maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers in all departments

•    Maintain accurate documentation as required, following DEMGY Pacific’s document and record control procedures 

      as applicable to the position

•    Ensure that housekeeping within the department is properly maintained.  

•    Follow Demgy 5S program (workstation organization/locations maintained)  

•    Follow policies outlined in the Employee Handbook

•    Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor

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