Production Technician I

Southern States, LLC•Hampton, GA

11d

About The Position

The Production Technician I plans, directs, coordinates, and controls activities involved in assembling parts and sub-assemblies into finished units. The role develops production plans and schedules, coordinates materials, staffing, equipment, and floor space, and works with other departments to meet customer shipment deadlines and equipment specifications. The technician also troubleshoots electronic, electrical, and mechanical problems; supports production testing and new product implementation; trains and instructs personnel; and follows company safety standards, rules, guidelines, and core values.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and/or multiple years of experience demonstrating the listed competencies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access.
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presenting information and responding to questions from internal and external customers.
Good work record, including attendance.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations with customers, clients, and other employees.
Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs.
Ability to calculate proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
Knowledge of inventory software, manufacturing software, drawings databases, and other related databases used in areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities

Develop plans to complete operation schedules and set run orders for areas of responsibility, with Manager approval.
Coordinate with other departments to meet customer order deadlines.
Review production schedules and estimate work hours needed to complete assignments.
Create detailed schedules that meet customer shipment dates and equipment specifications.
Develop process plans covering people, resources, equipment, and floor space for customer orders.
Plan material flow through assigned departments and work with production control on work-order, material, and material-flow issues.
Adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
Suggest changes to work areas and equipment use to improve shop, department, or crew efficiency.
Coordinate staffing requirements with the Manager, including personnel increases or reductions and overtime as conditions change.
Analyze and resolve work problems or assist employees in resolving them.
Instruct and train personnel in areas of responsibility and promote cross-training.
Maintain time and production levels.
Coordinate with the Manager on areas of responsibility and work related to products moving through other production areas.
Report equipment malfunctions to maintenance by submitting maintenance work orders.
Troubleshoot electronics to the component level to identify causes and remedies for unit malfunctions.
Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
Work with engineering and production teams on tests, including implementation of new production products.
Conduct detailed experimental testing.
Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, process sheets, assembly drawings, and schematic drawings.
Maintain appropriate relationships with employees being directed and adhere to Southern States' core values.
Follow Southern States' safety standards, company rules, and guidelines.
Represent Southern States professionally and respectfully to customers and supporting staff.