Manufacturing Technician

RFC • Jeffersonville, IN

11d

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician provides technical knowledge and support to the Manufacturing Operations Team while also performing production duties. The role coordinates communication between Manufacturing, Engineering, and Maintenance, and supports cost reduction, quality, and process improvement initiatives related to supplies and consumables. The schedule is third shift, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with flexibility to work different times and shifts as needed for projects and tasks.

The technician supports troubleshooting and problem solving, assists with equipment installation and relocation, operates production equipment when not performing other technician functions, and helps train team members. The position also handles reporting, consumable inventory and requisitions, and trials of supplies and consumables. Indiana Automotive duties include changing electric heat-treat coils and operating a crane. The employer describes its work as custom roll forming for industries including aerospace, construction, material handling, off-highway, office furniture, solar, and transportation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and three to five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of specialized or highly technical production equipment.
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR and EAR.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CNC machining and troubleshooting.
• Experience in maintenance or similar support roles providing technical support and/or training.
• Training and service as a First Responder to medical injuries (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

• Assist Maintenance and Engineering with troubleshooting equipment and process problems.
• Determine when support department resources should be called to assist operators.
• Provide technical problem-solving support to Production.
• Work cooperatively with Quality Assurance, Engineering, Customer Service, Maintenance, and other department areas.
• Aid in installation of equipment and equipment relocations.
• Operate production equipment, including laser weld or mill operations, die changes, pre-notch and post-notch operations, and die accelerator programming, when not performing other technician functions.
• Complete daily or weekly paperwork and reporting as required.
• Help train and technically develop team members.
• Participate in the Lean Production program.
• Research and perform trials on supplies and consumables to improve cost and/or quality.
• Help maintain consumable inventory levels and requisition materials and supplies.
• Follow SOPs, work instructions, and blueprints.
• Promote a positive attitude and confidence among Production employees.
• Use safe working practices and perform work efficiently.
• Follow good housekeeping practices and comply with quality and ISO standards.
• Complete training on new and existing equipment.
• Use Lock-Out-Tag-out procedures to secure equipment.
• For Indiana Automotive, change out electric heat-treat coils and operate a crane.
• Optionally receive training and act as a First Responder to medical injuries.

Benefits

• Multiple health insurance options, vision and dental insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) with up to a 6% company match.
• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus.
• Paid holidays immediately, and vacation and personal-sick days after 60 days.
• Apprenticeship programs and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Leadership training opportunities.
• A philanthropic volunteer program that allows employees to support their community on company time.

What This Job Offers

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