Machine Technician - Night Shift

Viaflex•Sioux Falls, SD

12d

About The Position

The Machine Technician sets up, monitors, and repairs machines in the production area to ensure efficient operation. The role performs troubleshooting and repairs, preventive maintenance, and assists with installing new machines and equipment. It also involves maintaining machine and equipment documentation, ordering parts, and potentially performing metal fabrication such as cutting, grinding, and welding. The technician participates in production improvement initiatives and maintains a clean, safe work area while following established safety and ergonomic standards. Depending on assigned area, division, or business needs, the role may include comparable duties, assistance in other areas, and learning, understanding, continuously improving, and promoting the division quality management system in accordance with ISO standards. The schedule is a night shift from 6 PM to 6 AM on a 2-2-3 schedule. The position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor(s) and has no direct reports. The work is primarily in a normal office environment but may occasionally require entering a production environment with noise, fumes, moving machinery, and varied temperatures.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in a related position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read schematics and interpret equipment manuals.
Strong electrical and/or mechanical skills.
Ability to use various hand tools and test equipment.
Proficiency with a computer.
Ability to work as a team player, be self-motivated, and work with minimal supervision.
Ability to work efficiently at a fast pace.
Basic math skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with team members and leadership staff.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach.

Nice To Haves

An associate degree in a field related to the position is preferred.
Knowledge of AutoCAD is helpful.
Welding knowledge is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Set up, monitor, and repair machines in the production area to ensure efficient operation.
Troubleshoot and repair machines.
Design or modify equipment, jigs, fixtures, and tooling.
Perform preventive maintenance on machines and maintain records.
Assist with installation of new machines and equipment.
Maintain appropriate documentation on machines and equipment.
Order parts through internal procedures or external sources.
Perform metal fabrication, including cutting, grinding, and welding, when asked.
Demonstrate Viaflex Team Member Values in daily actions.
Participate in production improvement initiatives.
Maintain a clean and safe work area and follow established safety and ergonomic standards.
Depending on assigned area, division, or business need, perform comparable related duties, assist in other areas, and support the division quality management system in accordance with ISO standards.