Manufacturing Tech- 12 hour rotating night shift

The Kinetic Group•Lonoke, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Tech performs preventative, routine, and minor maintenance on production and support machinery in assigned areas and completes machine and equipment changeovers as required. The role troubleshoots malfunctioning machines, sets tooling and makes adjustments, and assists Manufacturing Associates and engineers as needed. It supports facility mission, safety, and ISO goals, follows plant rules and instructions, and participates as a member of the Remington Team. The position also mentors Operators and Technicians to support training, process integrity, and best practices. Good attendance is an essential function. Overtime, including extended shift hours or work on scheduled days off, may be required. The job is performed primarily in a manufacturing plant, where employees may encounter temperature changes, dirt, dust, loud noise, vibration, moving objects and machinery, lubricant mists, and equipment or explosive hazards. Tasks may involve potentially hazardous areas, including flammables and explosives. Required protective equipment includes approved eye protection, steel-toe safety shoes, and hearing protection in the work area.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Pass the company’s standard mechanical aptitude evaluation for technicians.
Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervision.
Ability to read and comprehend process instructions.
Ability to record pertinent process information as required.
Vision correctable to 20/20 with normal depth perception and peripheral vision.
Ability to repeatedly lift and move up to 25 pounds unaided.
Ability to push a loaded production buggy weighing up to 1,500 pounds.
Ability to stand or sit for up to 90% of the time.
Ability to occasionally kneel, crouch, bend, or extend reach; ascend and descend stairs or ladders; and grasp and feel small parts.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with manufacturing associates, management, and support-function associates, including maintaining a professional communication style under pressure.
Ability to judge when outside involvement is needed and maintain reasoning ability under pressure.
Good interpersonal skills, a cooperative style, and ability to prioritize time spent on duties.
Good attendance is required.
Overtime, including extended shift hours and/or work on scheduled days off, may be required.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills to navigate menus and select, open, and print documents.
At least one year of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Attend shift, department, and plant meetings on time.
Perform timely changeovers on machines and associated support equipment as directed.
Troubleshoot malfunctioning machines and perform light maintenance.
Perform scheduled or as-needed routine and preventative maintenance on production machinery and associated support equipment.
Set tooling and make necessary adjustments to a variety of machines.
Follow oral and written instructions and comply with plant and safety rules.
Assist engineers with troubleshooting equipment, products, and processes as required.
Assist Manufacturing Associates when required.
Mentor Operators and Technicians through training to help maintain process integrity and best practices.
Record pertinent process information as required.