Assembly Process Tech - Weld Machine Technical Support -2nd Shift

Batesville Tool & Die Inc•Batesville, IN

3h•Onsite

About The Position

This position reports to the Weld Machine Supervisor, Weld Machine Manager and Plant Manager, and must be detail oriented, organized, dependable and accountable. The role involves constructing, developing, troubleshooting, and maintaining machines, fixtures, and poke-yokes. It also includes directing and assisting machinists, checking production parts, completing documentation, performing downtime analysis, and coordinating new fixtures. The position requires the ability to operate various tooling and welding equipment, and manage the W/M tool crib.

Requirements

General Educational Diploma (GED) or High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma.
Computer proficient.
Ability to read and understand blueprints and geometry from computer aided design (CAD).
Communication skills.
Organized.
Ability to correctly operate various tooling and welding equipment.
Willing to work other shifts as needed.
Willing to travel at last minute if needed.
Flexible work schedule and/or overtime is needed.
Safety conscious.
Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in all designated areas assigned by the company.
Immediately report all near misses, safety concerns and accidents.
Safely and efficiently use any assigned equipment.
Participate in and support lean manufacturing programs and principles.
Actively participate in Continuous Improvement.
Adhere to 5S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain.
Comply with and support any environmental policies and programs.
Do not bring any environmentally hazardous substances or compounds into BTD.
Be conscious of the impact on the environment.
Support and adhere to Technical Specification (TS) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) activities and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Vocational/Technical training of any sort is a plus.

Responsibilities

Accurately constructs, develops, and troubleshoots machines, fixtures or poke-yokes and performs maintenance/repairs on them when needed.
Professionally directs and/or assists machinists in the maintenance and/or repairs on machines, fixtures, or poke-yokes.
Adequately checks production parts in the welder during and following repairs, to ensure corrective action was effective, prior to submitting to inspectors.
Successfully completes weld site logs and any additional required documentation.
Proper completion of tasks on assigned work orders (to dos, engineering changes, etc) and preparation of equipment and documentation to complete production readiness.
Adequately performs downtime analysis on assigned problem jobs, evaluates the condition of machines, fixtures, or poke-yokes, coordinates proposed changes with Weld Manager and Supervisor, and performs required changes or improvements to machines, fixtures, or poke-yokes to correct major downtime problems.
Successfully updates all prints, material lists and spare section lists as changes are encountered and supports use of Kanban when implemented.
Ability to correctly operate various tooling and welding equipment.
Adequately machines fixtures or poke-yoke assembly/disassembly and reconstruction and can rework tips, pins, etc.
Places work orders for spare sections needed in a timely manner.
Willing to work other shifts as needed.
Carefully reviews weekly efficiency reports, determines reasons for problem runs and implements and tracks corrective actions to be made to increase rates and reduce startup time.
Willing to travel at last minute if needed.
Professionally coordinates new fixtures between design, Computer Numerical Control (CNC), Launch, and Quality.
Based on company needs a flexible work schedule and/or overtime is needed.
Responsible for the Corrective Improvement form. Reviews and initiates fixes to prevent recurrence.
Attends and participates in Design/Fixture reviews when scheduled.
Participates in the new designs & builds of machines, fixtures, etc. that is being built by outside vendors. Also participates in the buy-off before released to BTD.
Responsible for W/M tool crib. Organization, process flow, inventory, costing. Works directly with department manager/supervisor with this area.
Assigning, over-seeing and completion of projects from start to finish being performed by the W/M Machinist.
Performs evaluations and institutes disciplinary action when needed to the W/M Machinist.
Participates in lean manufacturing programs and principles with a focus to reduce costs with quality product such as Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Suggestion System, etc.
Actively participates in Continuous Improvement to continually strive to improve our processes and procedures.
Adheres to 5S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain.
Complies with and supports any environmental policies and programs put in place by Batesville Tool and Die (BTD).
Is conscious of the impact on the environment.
Supports and adheres to Technical Specification (TS) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) activities and procedures.
Performs any other duties as assigned with enthusiasm and without complaint.