Manufacturing Technician

Stanadyne LLC•Blythewood, SC

50d

About The Position

Position Overview: Performs general manufacturing production and non-production machine and equipment maintenance. Performs preventive and predictive maintenance to ensure maximum up-time. Provides direction and training to associates on shop floor. Here is a glimpse of what you'll do: Major responsibility will be managing a high-volume automated assembly line complete with vision systems, pick-in-place robots, and error systems. Work with the processes, through the metrics of throughput, inventory reduction, scrap & rework tracking, and cost reduction to achieve objectives. Assist in the day-to-day production for the production cell, including product delivery, and meeting customer expectations. Operate manufacturing equipment as required Maintain equipment through preventative maintenance and scheduled maintenance programs Create, maintain and promote all quality systems and procedures in compliance to PPT's QMS and ensure the quality of all manufactured components in the cell adheres to the standards Maintain a clean, safe and organized workplace/environment with 5S principles through training and audits Drive focus on safety as an integral part of the team's day-to-day awareness and activities. Train other associates as required in all aspects of production operations, quality and safety. Ensure the area of responsibility has sufficient cross-training to accomplish objectives on a continual basis. Manage and administer the on-the-job training and certification program as required Assist in the coordination part movement through the cells, including from logistics and to the customer in or out of the cell Assist in the daily communication between shifts including team members, Coaches, and other technicians Ensure accurate Production reporting for cell daily through measurable (pieces, scrap, OOE, etc...) Lead responsibility for ordering tooling and making sure all supplies are available to operate cell in efficient manner Set-up and changeover equipment and participate in machine qualifications at suppliers and in house Identify and utilize all resources required to meet department objectives by coordinating with support departments Machine alignment

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
US Citizen or Green Card Holder
Ability to prioritize while driving multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
Ability to identify, analyze, prioritize and solve complex issues and problems
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of SPC and Lean Manufacturing Fundamentals
Ability to train others using various avenues, including classroom and OJT
Ability to read and interpret Blueprints
Strong ability to troubleshoot process-related issues
Understand process improvement
Must have experience and understanding of Mechanical Systems

Responsibilities

Managing a high-volume automated assembly line complete with vision systems, pick-in-place robots, and error systems.
Work with the processes, through the metrics of throughput, inventory reduction, scrap & rework tracking, and cost reduction to achieve objectives.
Assist in the day-to-day production for the production cell, including product delivery, and meeting customer expectations.
Operate manufacturing equipment as required
Maintain equipment through preventative maintenance and scheduled maintenance programs
Create, maintain and promote all quality systems and procedures in compliance to PPT's QMS and ensure the quality of all manufactured components in the cell adheres to the standards
Maintain a clean, safe and organized workplace/environment with 5S principles through training and audits
Drive focus on safety as an integral part of the team's day-to-day awareness and activities.
Train other associates as required in all aspects of production operations, quality and safety.
Ensure the area of responsibility has sufficient cross-training to accomplish objectives on a continual basis.
Manage and administer the on-the-job training and certification program as required
Assist in the coordination part movement through the cells, including from logistics and to the customer in or out of the cell
Assist in the daily communication between shifts including team members, Coaches, and other technicians
Ensure accurate Production reporting for cell daily through measurable (pieces, scrap, OOE, etc...)
Lead responsibility for ordering tooling and making sure all supplies are available to operate cell in efficient manner
Set-up and changeover equipment and participate in machine qualifications at suppliers and in house
Identify and utilize all resources required to meet department objectives by coordinating with support departments
Machine alignment