Manufacturing Technician

voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation•Jeffersonville, IN

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About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician provides technical knowledge and problem-solving support to the Manufacturing Operations Team while also performing production duties. The role coordinates or facilitates communication among Manufacturing, Engineering, and Maintenance, and supports cost reduction, quality, and process improvement initiatives related to supplies and consumables. Flexibility to work different times and shifts may be required to accomplish projects and tasks. The technician assists with equipment and process troubleshooting, supports production operators, and collaborates with Quality Assurance, Engineering, Customer Service, and Maintenance. Duties include operating production equipment, assisting with equipment installation and relocation, completing required paperwork, helping train team members, participating in Lean Production, researching and trialing supplies and consumables, and maintaining consumable inventory. The role requires following SOPs, work instructions, blueprints, safe work practices, housekeeping requirements, quality and ISO standards, equipment training, and Lock-Out-Tag-Out procedures. For Indiana Automotive, additional duties include changing electric heat treat coils and operating a crane. First Responder training and duties are preferred but not required. The schedule is 2nd shift, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM, Monday–Thursday.

Requirements

At least three 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.
Flexibility to work different times and shifts as required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma.
First Aid or CPR training, or Train the Trainer certification.
First Responder training and service for medical injuries.

Responsibilities

Assist Maintenance and Engineering with troubleshooting equipment and process problems.
Determine when support department resources should be called to assist operators.
Provide technical support and problem-solving expertise to Production.
Work cooperatively with Quality Assurance, Engineering, Customer Service, Maintenance, and other department areas.
Assist with equipment installation and relocations.
Operate production equipment, including laser welding or mill operations, die changes, pre-notch and post-notch operations, and die accelerator programming, when not performing other technician functions.
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 and/or quality.
Help maintain consumable inventory levels and requisition materials and supplies.
Follow applicable SOPs, work instructions, and blueprints.
Promote a positive attitude and confidence among Production employees.
Use safe working practices and perform work efficiently.
Follow good housekeeping practices and comply with quality and ISO standards.
Complete training on new and existing equipment.
Use Lock-Out-Tag-Out procedures to secure equipment.
For Indiana Automotive, change out electric heat treat coils and operate a crane.
Optionally receive training and act as a First Responder to medical injuries.

Benefits

Multiple health insurance options.
Vision insurance.
Dental insurance.
Life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Health savings accounts or flexible spending accounts.
401(k) or Roth 401(k) with up to 6% match.
Quarterly profit-sharing bonus.
Paid holidays immediately, and vacation and personal-sick days after 60 days.
Apprenticeship programs and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
Leadership training opportunities.
TogetherWeCare philanthropic volunteer program that allows employees to support their community on company time.