Door Shop Technician

SUMMARY:

The job responsibilities for this position include all aspects of the preparation of hollow metal/stainless steel doors and panels including door hardware preps (locks, hinges, strikes, closers, etc.), door lite preparation (cutting opening, kit installation, glazing, etc.), installing reinforcements, custom sizing of doors, and metal work. More specifically, the job activities include interpretation of shop orders, shop drawings and hardware templates to prep door/panel components to specifications. The prepping process includes arc welding, cutting, grinding/polishing, cleaning of metal, touch-up spray painting, cutting and installing glass and packaging. Other activities include: fork lift operation, raw material inventory management and other material handling activities. Maintain 5-S standards and housekeeping of Door Shop area along with tools and workbenches. Also expected to actively support and participate in Continuous Improvements activities by applying Lean Manufacturing tools to daily activities, such as warehouse, inventory management and other material handling activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Including but not limited to:

• Identifying and obtaining pertinent information from shop orders, shop drawings and hardware templates regarding hardware and manufacturing specifications.
• Set-up and operation of various bench and hand power tools including bench and hand grinders, cut-off saws, band saw and plasma cutting torch.
• Set-up and operation of and arc welding equipment in prepping and modifying metal doors/panels and their components and other light gage sheet metal. Cuts door down in size with power hand saw and cuts preps with other power tools.
• Working with variety of materials including: sheet metal, body putty, sanding/grinding and spray painting of metal doors sheet steel and caulks and glass.
• Working safely and maintaining consistent quality of work at efficient productivity rates. Safe operation of fork lifts for movement of materials.
• Maintain accurate paper work and record keeping for production history and for inventory control.
• Accurately pulling and marking doors required for job.
• Welds in flat, horizontal and possibly vertical positions. Manually guides electrode or gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead, as judged from color of metal, sound of weld, and size of molten puddle.
• Grinds welds and body putty repairs flush and smooth, with proper feathering of affected area to flat surfaces. Clean and prep doors for prime paint touch-up, if applicable by sanding marks and damage and removing weld spatter and grinding dust.
• Effectively communicating with supervisor/lead person, co-workers, office personnel and internal customers. Actively participate in door and process design and improvement activities.
• Assisting in other operations, as needed, including warehouse support, special project installations and other production area support.

COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

• Analytical: Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Design: Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills: Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Interpersonal Skills: Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication: Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Quality Management: Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Cost Consciousness: Develops and implements cost saving measures.
• Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.
• Judgement: Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Motivation: Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.
• Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity: Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions ; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative: Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation: Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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 the essential functions.

• Education / Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic geometry.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• To perform this job successfully, employee must be willing to:
  • Work with minimal supervision.
  • Work individually and with others.
  • Participate in problem solving and Lean Activities and identification of unsafe conditions related to job.
  • Learn and understand basic principles of metal forming.
  • Perform other activities as requested by supervisor and/or lead person.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Forklift Safe Operation Certificate is required through internal training and certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms, perform low level activity and grip up to 35# force. Occasionally sit, lift up to 90# Floor to 36", lift up to 30# Waist to 79" push/pull up to 110# on Hand Truck vertical pull up to 65#, climb/step up 19". Heavier loads are typically handled with OH cranes and other lifting devices.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts of machinery and hand power tools and sharp edges on material. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation (in the electromagnetic fields around the welding equipment), and vibration from hand power tools. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

Employees are required to wear protective clothing, steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses and ear plugs in designated work areas.