Manufacturing Technician I

Amphenol and its Affiliated Companies•St. Augustine, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician I supports production operations by ensuring engineering documentation is accurate, responding to technical issues on the floor, and facilitating continuous improvement initiatives. This technical role acts as a bridge between Process Engineering and Production, helping to maintain quality standards, improve efficiency, and support training efforts within the manufacturing cells. This role also supports plant safety, product quality, on-time delivery, and continuous improvement projects within the Harness Assembly cell. This position requires strong collaboration and organizational skills, as well as excellent training, mentorship and leadership skills.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent, e.g., vocational training, is required.
Minimal 2 years of Assembly harness experience required.
IPC-620 and J-STD certifications required.
Verbal and written communication skills in English.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Ability to read and interpret customer drawings, wire schematics, and technical documentation
Ability to use appropriate tooling and manufacturing processes to build cable and wire harnesses in accordance with customer specifications and expectations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and standard work and procedures
Ability with MS Office software including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
Strong hands-on skills and experience with various solder, crimp, banding & securing tooling
Some Knowledge of Six-Sigma and Lean principles
ASTM F–2412–2005, ANSI Z41–1999, or ANSI Z41–1991 rated safety toed shoes and clear ANSI Z87.1 safety rated glasses are required for the job.
The candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship.
Position requires candidate to be a U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20).

Nice To Haves

Background in aerospace, defense, or cable assembly industries preferred
Conversational in any other language is a plus.

Responsibilities

Inspect each Work Order and complete the associated Engineering Checklist prior to release to Production, includes EAR review and completion supporting production orders, as applicable.
Manage storage, release and inspection of tooling during work order release to production to ensure calibration is up-to-date and proper tool is being utilized. Responsible for coordinating with Quality on tooling calibration and communication with Engineering team on replacement needs.
Respond promptly to Andon calls requiring Engineering assistance and provide real-time support to resolve issues, including raw materials request via ShopVue
Support minor training opportunities within the cell as needed. Identify additional training needs and engage the Value Stream Team (VST) for support.
Attend Tier 1 and Tier 2 meetings to discuss gaps in Production Work Orders and provide Engineering support as required.
Attend MRB meetings, contribute to root cause analyses, and support corrective actions. Ensure lessons learned are communicated back to the cell.
Identify opportunities to improve production velocity and reduce quality defects. Collaborate with the VST to communicate and implement improvements.
Provide updates to Production Guides (PGs) to improve clarity and accuracy, including redlining documents as needed. Work together with the Engineering team, supporting documentation updates, as needed.
Validate first piece is accurate per customer requirements and IPC standards
Identify and recommend equipment, tools, jigs, and fixtures to support quality and efficiency of builds. Collaborate with Engineering within the cell to implement DFM principles.
Oversee the first build in the cell to ensure PG accuracy and prevent quality issues due to knowledge gaps. Includes EAR submission for First Production Builds with the goal to improve industrialization of parts and FPY for subsequent builds.
Champions positive leadership and mentoring through development of ACIT team members skills
Support NPI builds to meet customer needs and meet tight schedule expectations, as applicable
Other duties as required in support of the department and the company