Manufacturing Technician - 1st shift

nVent•Anoka, MN

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This role plays a key part in supporting the production and manufacturing engineering team by fixing equipment issues every day. It also involves developing new ideas and solutions and improving safety daily. Assist with layout planning, installation, and testing of automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment. Work with a sense of urgency in a fast paced, high output environment on a variety of short-term projects. Support and implement Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement activities. Work with vendors/suppliers to procure and install tooling, fixtures, and/or equipment. Document the processes used in building products. Recommend product improvement and maintain standard drawings/specs. Support new product launches and development (PDP Process). Provide documentation for estimating the cost of materials and labor of manufactured product. Support daily production by fixing, testing, and validating product. Perform other related duties as needed.

Requirements

Ability to network across multiple functions
Ability to show initiative, be a self-starter and be able to work with little to no supervision
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstance and have the ability to thrive in a constantly changing business environment
Ability to use computer programs including MS Office, MRP (JD Edwards preferred), SolidWorks, etc. – intermediate level
Ability to process engineering change orders (ECO’s) as they relate to bills of material and product routings
Ability to document processes in work instructions format
Knowledge on DFM (Design for Manufacturability) to provide feedback for new and existing products
Knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement projects
Knowledge of product costing labor and material

Nice To Haves

2-years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Responsibilities

Fixing equipment issues every day
Developing new ideas and solutions
Improving safety daily
Assist with layout planning, installation, and testing of automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment
Work with a sense of urgency in a fast paced, high output environment on a variety of short-term projects
Support and implement Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement activities
Work with vendors/suppliers to procure and install tooling, fixtures, and/or equipment
Document the processes used in building products
Recommend product improvement and maintain standard drawings/specs
Support new product launches and development (PDP Process)
Provide documentation for estimating the cost of materials and labor of manufactured product
Support daily production by fixing, testing, and validating product
Perform other related duties as needed