Production Technician III

This position requires working with minimal supervision to perform disassembly, quoting, customer contact, assembly, testing, and transport of tooling, machine sub-assemblies, and machines and equipment in need of remanufacture or new assembly. This position requires strong knowledge of packaging machine functions, diagnostics and troubleshooting, package criteria and end customer needs.

Normal business hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm. Schedule needs to be flexible to accommodate internal and external customer's schedules as overtime may be required. This position may travel up to 5% of the time.
Shift:
Monday-Friday 7AM - 4PM.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Follows the directives from the supervisor to execute the manufacturing production schedule and to fulfill the order requirements of quality machines at the agreed upon due date
• Schedules ownership for all assigned activities in related work centers, managing daily to ensure material are on schedule to meet the agreed upon schedule
• Order processing in SAP for releasing, printing, confirming, and inventory movements for all production orders and projects assigned
• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, repairs, and operates machines and equipment in all 3 major departments of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic
• Handles absorption tracking for yourself, meeting the efficiency your supervisor has set
• Handles a project from a BOM to shipping with little direction or assistance, meeting quality standards, budgets, in the agreed upon time
• Communicates directly with our customer (if required) to provide pricing and delivery. Assists customers with emergency situations requiring rapid turnaround of machines or equipment.
• Adheres to established work schedules, order priorities and practices efficient time management to achieve these detailed schedule goals.
• Performs complex troubleshooting and diagnostics of equipment to determine the required project scope of work relating to machinery
• Confirms the form/ fit and function of the project and performs "early" risk analysis to determine if the BOM/ components appear complete as needed. Provides immediate feedback to the supervisor if risks are detected.
• Performs all manufacturing requirements associated with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum, safety, programming components. Assembles and installs physical components into quality assemblies, many times without the benefit of written assembly instructions. Performs remanufacturing activities to return machines and components back to OEM specifications.
• Recommends changes as needed to the configuration of production items. Performs modifications when approved by supervisor. Confirms items not on the provided BOM are attached to production orders for inventory relief.
• Confirms all floor work is performed to correct standards of performance, alignment, seals, tensioning, attaching, marking, testing, safety, documentation and component integrity
• Confirms machines are prepared for customer shipment by confirming all required components, i.e. gaskets, spares, manuals, tool boxes, film, etc. are present and accounted for. Documents outbound items by photographing prior to transfer.
• Confirms documents verifying quality assurance, performance testing, settings, risk areas, exceptions are filled out, sent to the proper contacts and filed for future reference
• Informs the supervisor in advance of needed in/ out movement of machines or product.
• Provides up front detail information to supervisor associated with machines scheduled for shipment
• Provides item identification of removed items needing storage or disposal.
• Maintains a safe, clean and organized work environment.
• Implements the management directives associated with policies, goals and procedures.
• Performs additional production activities as required by the supervisor

Education/Experience:

High school diploma and five years field service, packaging, maintenance, manufacturing or related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. A high working skill knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and machine shop activities is required. Mechanical and engineering aptitude is needed. Must have the ability to respond and adjust to high stress environments and maintain professionalism in dealing with co-workers. Needs to be a self-starter and have the ability to work in unsupervised settings. Possesses the ability to work in a team and individual environment, motivation to achieve success, and ability to meet customer deadlines in a fast paced environment with constantly changing priorities. A history of successful customer service experience is a plus.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, write and speak English. Ability to communicate in a team environment. Must be able to interpret and discuss general documents such as dimensional machine layouts, component drawings, written procedures and product information.

Math Ability:

Speed and feed calculations, Metric and Standard calculations, basic and advanced measuring techniques, Ability to calculate dimensions, percentages, area and volume. Must be able to measure both English and Metric dimensions. Knowledge of resources available to complete these tasks.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to convert component drawings into real finished parts. The ability to make subjective decisions to positively impact production of required components.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, inventory software, manufacturing software, and ERP systems. CAD/CAM system experience is a plus. Manufacturing experience with SAP is a plus.

Certificates and Licenses:

Current valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a passport for travel as required by position. APICS or equivalent body of knowledge concerning inventory management preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities, but should be capable of taking a lead role in certain situations if required.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate 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 associate is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The associate may be regularly exposed to dirt, grease and cleaning agents. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The associate must regularly lift and /or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The associate is occasionally required to sit; climb and balance.

MULTIVAC Behavior Standard:

Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a respectful manner with others at all times.