Manufacturing Technician

voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation • Shelbyville, KY

7d • $24 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician supports operations at voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation’s aerospace production facility in Shelbyville, Kentucky. The role provides technical support to the Manufacturing Operations Team while also performing production duties. It coordinates communication among Manufacturing, Engineering, and Maintenance, and supports cost reduction, quality, and process improvement initiatives related to supplies and consumables. The position requires flexibility to work different times and shifts as needed for projects and tasks.

The technician troubleshoots equipment and process problems, supports production problem-solving, helps install and relocate equipment, operates production equipment, and assists with training team members. Duties also include maintaining consumable inventory, researching and testing supplies, completing required paperwork, following standard operating procedures and quality standards, and working safely. Specialized tasks include machine setup and basic robot setup and resetting; laser maintenance, setup, and adjustments; and conducting laser weld tests.

Schedules listed are 5:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, with overtime required on some weekends, or 5:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Friday through Sunday, with a $3.00 shift differential. Weekend-shift employees may train on first shift for up to six months to one year.

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 and ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Must qualify as 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.
• Experience with metal forming, machining, and/or welding processes.
• Strong machine troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical knowledge and support to the Manufacturing Operations Team while performing production duties.
• Coordinate or facilitate communication among Manufacturing, Engineering, and Maintenance.
• Support cost reduction, quality, and process improvement initiatives related to supplies and consumables.
• Assist Maintenance and Engineering with troubleshooting equipment and process problems.
• Determine when support department resources should be called to assist operators.
• Provide production troubleshooting and problem-solving expertise.
• Work cooperatively with Quality Assurance, Engineering, Customer Service, Maintenance, and other departments.
• Assist with equipment installation and relocation.
• Operate production equipment, including laser-weld or mill operations, die changes, pre-notch and post-notch processes, and die accelerator programming, when not performing other technician duties.
• Complete daily or weekly paperwork and reporting as required.
• Help train and technically develop team members.
• Participate in the Lean Production program.
• Research and conduct trials of supplies and consumables to improve cost or quality.
• Help maintain consumable inventory levels and requisition materials and supplies.
• Understand and follow SOPs, work instructions, and blueprints.
• Promote a positive attitude and confidence among Production employees.
• Use safe work practices, work efficiently, and maintain good housekeeping.
• Comply with quality and ISO standards and complete training on new and existing equipment.
• Use Lock-Out-Tag-Out procedures to secure equipment.
• Perform machine setup and functions, including basic robot setup and resetting.
• Perform laser maintenance, setup, and adjustments, including mirror cleaning and replacement, beam mirror alignment, nozzle cleaning and alignment, weld alignment, and laser programming.
• Conduct laser weld testing.
• Understand how work cells operate together and troubleshoot machine components to produce quality products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.
• Paid time off during the first year, including vacation, personal, and sick time.
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) with up to a 6% company match.
• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus.
• Apprenticeship programs and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Leadership training opportunities.
• TogetherWeCare philanthropic volunteer program that lets employees support their community on company time.
• Countdown to Zero global environmental impact initiative focused on making work environments more efficient and environmentally friendly.
• $3.00 shift differential for the Friday-through-Sunday schedule.

What This Job Offers

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