Manufacturing Technician - Shotblaster - 1st shift (6:00 am - 2:30 pm)

Dowding Industries Inc • Eaton Rapids, MI

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician operates a shotblaster and other manufacturing machines and may be assigned a range of tasks, from general housekeeping to operating CNC milling and laser cutting machinery, press brakes, forming or straightening equipment, and shipping and receiving activities. The role requires completing documentation for daily parts produced, scrap, SPC, and O.E.E.; using measuring devices; and reading and interpreting basic blueprints, setup instructions, and inspection instructions.

The technician works with minimal supervision, supports production and continuous improvement goals, maintains a clean and organized work area, and performs quality inspections and related recordkeeping. The position is in a manufacturing facility and requires handling steel components up to 50 pounds, moving materials, and training and certification to operate a Hi-Lo and overhead crane.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic blueprint-reading skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to complete forms neatly and accurately.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to work overtime from time to time.
• Ability to use measuring devices such as micrometers, depth micrometers, calipers, go/no-go pins, taper gauges, and bore gauges.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints, setup instructions, inspection instructions, process sheets, and customer specifications.
• Basic machine-shop mathematics and blueprint reading and interpretation skills.
• Ability to manage steel components weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maintain various tools and machinery, including machines or tooling as required and trained.
• Meet or exceed production requirements, targeting 85% OEE.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts intended to increase production rates and lower scrap volumes.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including supporting the 5-S program.
• Complete quality, manufacturing O.E.E., and tracking paperwork, including records of parts produced and scrap.
• Maintain tools and equipment used in the assigned cell, including daily maintenance activities necessary to operate laser machinery.
• Coordinate personal training and breaks to minimize production interruptions.
• Work with the Safety Coordinator on the use of machines and material-handling equipment.
• Manage steel components weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work from simple drawings, process sheets, inspection or customer specifications, and supervisor instructions.
• Perform inspection requirements, which may include SPC charting, and maintain calibrated gauges used in the cell.
• Assist with training and instruction of other employees as requested.
• Move material to and from the cell; complete training and certification for driving a Hi-Lo and operating an overhead crane, including basic equipment inspections.
• Assemble packaging boxes or containers and pack, weigh-count, and label parts.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including spouse or domestic partner and children.
• Medical flexible spending account.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement program.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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