Production Technician - 4th Shift Metals

rms Company • Anoka, MN

4d • $21 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Production Technician will be responsible for setting up and operating equipment used in precision metal fabrication. This role will perform inspection of material, work in process, and finished parts for conformance to quality standards and customer expectations. Makes adjustments to processes to ensure quality requirements are maintained. Is able to work independently and in a team environment, interacting with a multitude of departments during manufacturing operations.
Shift Available: 4th shift Friday-Sunday, 6AM-6PM
Training 1st shift (Monday-Thursday, 6am-4pm) for 2-3 weeks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment running machining equipment
• Ability to set up and run fabrication equipment
• Ability to comprehend and follow work instructions, SOP’s and training documents, including the ability to create and document new processes
• Ability to use hand tools such as a micrometer, pin gauge, caliper and dial indicator
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain equipment
• Ability to read blueprints
• Excellent shop math skills to include fractions, decimals, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Basic understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Ability to take direction from the area lead or supervisor
• Ability to provide input to the area lead and participate in department meetings
• Ability to cross train in other areas of production when required
• Knowledge of theory of cutting and forming principles on metal and/or plastic component fabrication and processing
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Dexterity and hand and eye coordination
• Strong problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience with a variety of process equipment
• Diploma in a machining related course from a technical or trade school or equivalent experience, preferred

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment to include but not limited to punch press, press brake, laser marking, metal finishing, and progressive and single stage stamping presses
• Input data into the job tracking software system
• Ensure the correct program is loaded into production equipment
• Accurately load parts into fixtures for operations
• Troubleshoot the machine and investigate machine issues during production runs
• Maintain KanBan, Isupply and production plans levels
• Perform visual and measurement inspections and accurately documents the results
• Interpret blueprints, follows control plans, and completes IPI’s and PPI’s
• Follow manufacturing and quality procedures and complies to the documented requirements
• Maintain inventory levels and production plans/rates
• Assist in the packaging of product
• Perform secondary operations such as cleaning, deburring, passivation, broaching, and die cutting
• Enter production information and logs time per part into the ERP system on a timely basis
• Work as a team member on the production floor, assisting others as needed
• Mentor Production Machine Operators
• Adhere to all safety policies, including wearing ear and eye protection where required
• Perform safety checks daily prior to running machinery
• Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements
• Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work
• Partner with other business segments: sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance
• Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve
• Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly
• Participate in required company meetings
• Maintain an organized work area (5S)
• Participate in the Operational Excellence Program
• Complete all other work duties as assigned
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

Benefits

• medical insurance options
• dental insurance options
• vision insurance options
• life insurance options
• 401(k)-retirement plan with employer match
• profit sharing
• short-term disability insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• paid time off
• holiday pay
• onsite medical clinic
• Paid Parental Leave
• Monthly Social Events
• Annual Employee Appreciation Week
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• company match contribution
• onsite health clinics
• discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service)
• Cretex University
• 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost
• wellness program with incentives
• employee death benefit
• employee sick and safe leave
• comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers
• dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider)
• vision insurance
• pre-tax health savings account
• healthcare reimbursement accounts
• dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts
• paid holidays
• discretionary profit sharing program
• Parental Leave
• accident and critical illness benefits
• optional employee life
• optional spouse life
• optional child life
• short term disability
• long term disability
• company provided life insurance
• tuition assistance programs

What This Job Offers

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