Manufacturing Technician 2 - HOLT Manufacturing

HOLT Group•Waco, TX

19h

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician 2 performs assembly and installation of manufacturing components and parts and provides mechanical and electrical services according to established procedures and guidelines. This entry-level position generally calls for two or more years of experience and/or demonstrated job-related knowledge and skills. The technician performs standard, complex, and technical mechanical and electrical tasks, works under moderate supervision, and contributes as a member of the product production and flow team. The role requires following instructions and pre-established guidelines, applying basic knowledge of standard and technical concepts, and meeting internal and external customer requirements and manufacturing goals. The employee is expected to demonstrate alignment with the company’s mission and core business values, collaborate with internal and external resources, and participate in ongoing self-development. The work includes assembling products such as generator sets, engine packages, water tanks, and custom products; troubleshooting and supporting quality and continuous-improvement efforts; handling materials; and maintaining equipment and work areas. The position requires regular attendance and may require overtime based on workload and customer needs.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
Must own all required mechanical and electrical hand, power, and pneumatic tools.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Two or more years of work-related experience preferred.
Basic knowledge of equipment and tools, including their design, use, repair, and maintenance.
Basic proficiency with current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems.
Ability to operate and control equipment or systems and select appropriate tools and equipment for a job.
Ability to follow logical troubleshooting procedures and develop problem-solving skills to learn and understand the RCCA process.
Ability to understand spoken information and to read, write, and understand written information.
Ability to operate hand, power, and pneumatic tools and mechanical-repair equipment, including an overhead crane and conventional forklift.
Ability to quickly and repeatedly operate machine or vehicle controls to exact positions.
Self-starting and self-motivated approach to work.
Fine motor coordination to grasp, manipulate, or assemble small objects.
Basic knowledge of hydraulics, transmissions, engines, generator sets, and electrical systems.
Planning and organizing skills to prioritize and plan work, use time efficiently, and plan for additional resources.
Ability to meet physical demands that include prolonged standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, stooping, climbing, reaching, frequent lifting and moving of materials weighing up to 50 pounds, and working beneath blocked and cribbed products.
Ability to climb ladders and equipment using both hands and feet, react to visual and auditory signals, visually inspect work, and maintain physical support and stamina over time.
Ability to work in conditions that may include moving equipment, welding flashes, loud noise, body vibration, weather extremes, chemicals, dust, steam, high-pressure water, rotating equipment, bright or inadequate lighting, confined spaces, awkward positions, and high places.
Wear required protective and safety equipment (PPE).

Responsibilities

Work safely and comply with applicable safety policies, company policies, procedures, and standards.
Set up work and provide mechanical and electrical services according to established guidelines, procedures, customer requirements, and manufacturing goals.
Assemble and disassemble products and components using drawings, blueprints, symbols, and standard work, including generator sets, engine packages, water tanks, and custom products.
Learn and apply blueprint interpretation and installation processes.
Assist with removal, installation, disassembly, and assembly of parts and components.
Complete basic work orders and assemble products and their components.
Ensure installations and builds comply with procedures and quality standards.
Troubleshoot and diagnose basic malfunctions and failures, and participate in Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) efforts to prevent recurrence.
Complete tasks with immediate supervision and communicate progress, issues, solutions, and improvements to the team.
Follow Standard Work to maintain consistency between shifts and work areas.
Participate in Rapid Improvement Workshops (RIWs) and Kaizen events focused on process, safety, and quality improvement.
Participate in educational opportunities, including the Pro-tech Technician Training Path, to update job knowledge.
Transport materials within or between areas using overhead cranes, jibs, carts, magnets, and other devices.
Contribute to the manufacturing team’s delivery of high-quality products and achievement of manufacturing goals.
Perform regular operator checks and maintenance, including Operator Performed Maintenance (OPM) and 5S, to keep equipment and work areas operational, clean, and orderly.
Follow contamination-control and HAZMAT rules and regulations.
Assist with quality inspections, complete reports and other paperwork, and enforce required rework before delivery to the customer.
Communicate deviations from established processes for an area or product.
Work overtime as required by workload and customer needs.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.