Machine Setup Specialist | 1st shift

MiTek • Tolleson, AZ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Setup Specialist will demonstrate proficiency with the use of automatic equipment, forklifts, and overhead cranes. They will also demonstrate the ability to set, change, troubleshoot, and clean stamping dies. The role involves proactively applying knowledge to improve equipment and processes. Essential functions include setting up machinery for manufacturing, setting up stamping dies in presses, performing tooling changes according to schedules, simple troubleshooting and tool and die repair to keep production on schedule, and performing required preventative maintenance. The specialist will monitor press, tooling, and secondary systems for proper operation during manufacturing. Attendance at work during the regularly scheduled shift is an essential duty, including the ability to work overtime as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Effectively communicate with co-workers and management regarding work and safety issues.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all unites of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Comprehend job training and safety instructions.
• Read a tape measure.
• Demonstrate proficiency with the use of automatic equipment, forklifts, and overhead cranes.
• Demonstrate ability to set, change, trouble shoot, and clean stamping dies.
• Proactively apply knowledge with improvements to equipment and processes.

Nice To Haves

• Some PC skills helpful but not required.
• Previous forklift experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Setup machinery for manufacturing.
• Setup stamping dies in presses.
• Perform tooling changes according to schedules.
• Simple troubleshooting and tool and die repair to keep production on schedule.
• Perform required preventative maintenance.
• Monitor press, tooling and secondary systems for proper operation during manufacturing.
• Attendance at work during the regularly scheduled shift is an essential duty. This includes, but is not limited to the ability to work overtime as required, be present at work, arrive on time and be at the work station ready for work at the start of the shift.

Benefits

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off
• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans
• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement
• Performance/Incentive bonuses
• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing
• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED