Manufacturing Technician - Mon - Friday - 9AM - 5PM

WEILER INC • Knoxville, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Implements optimal cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods to improve safety, quality, throughput, and support cost reductions. Recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls, utilizing Lean Manufacturing concepts.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• 2-3 years related experience in the manufacturing field required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both over the phone and in person.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend documents and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information to internal and external individuals and groups.
• Ability to display active listening skills and ask the appropriate questions.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to observe, receive and obtain information from all relevant sources.
• Ability of attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manufacturing documentation.
• Ability to operate a Fork Truck.

Responsibilities

• Recommends and implements modifications to methods of operation, material handling, equipment layout, or other changes to all manufacturing processes to increase safety, productivity or other operational standards.
• Recommends modifications to existing quality standards to achieve optimum quality within capability.
• Create manufacturing documentation such as prints, standard work; pick sheets to support the launch of new products.
• Communicates with Engineering and Production Control to create manufacturing standards that satisfy the interests of departments involved.
• Performs time and/or motion studies and observations for the purpose of validating process improvements, establishing standards or establishing a baseline.
• Supports OSHA regulations and good manufacturing practices.
• Works in a safe manner at all times and insures other employees are doing the same.

What This Job Offers

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