Set Up Technician
About The Position
The Set Up Technician is responsible for the equipment set ups and prepare all the resources to complete production tasks. Establishes production conditions that yield parts near nominal specification with minimal variations. Set Up Technician is responsible for ensuring equipment/tool operational safety, effectiveness, reliability prior to the start of the job. Set Up Technician is responsible for the minimization of equipment/tool downtime to help manufacturing fulfill customer orders in a complete and timely manner. Set Up Technician is to make recommendations to preventive maintenance methods, equipment, maintenance procedures and working conditions. Perform change over tooling, fixturing or settings of production equipment to meet specifications for all jobs in a timely manner. Works to prints, specifications and verbal instructions. Document set ups, product flow – copying routers/trackers for multiple workstations. Performs basic equipment maintenance. Maintain inventory of all production tooling components used in fabricating and producing parts. Maintain safe work areas by identifying and eliminating unsafe work practices and hazards; follows and enforces Alan Baird’s safety guidelines; sets example of safe work practices. Assists in the training of all operators. Informs QC, Production Supervisor, Production Facilitator, and Engineering of any production or product concerns. Directs any personnel issues to Production Supervisor. Monitors in-process paperwork for completeness. Assists Engineering with projects, including overseeing them. Uses standard inspections equipment, micrometers, calipers, rules and gauges. Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, drawings and service manuals.
- Considerable knowledge of electrical, mechanical, tooling, equipment and materials used in a manufacturing plant.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Ability to compile and keep updated equipment records.
- Computer literate – working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and have demonstrated leadership ability.
- Demonstrates ability to self-motivate and to problem solve in a fast-paced setting.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Must have good documentation practice.
- A proven understanding of part workmanship.
- Ability to analyze data and make recommendations.
- Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing defects.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to seek and accept feedback from others.
- Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
- Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of manufacturing experience on various assembly parts.
- Experience preferred in the set-up and maintenance of plant electrical and mechanical equipment.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Hands-on experience with common assembly and measuring tools – cutters, pliers, press, drill, crimp, calipers, micrometers, etc.
Nice To Haves
- Experience preferred in the set-up and maintenance of plant electrical and mechanical equipment.
Responsibilities
- equipment set ups
- prepare all the resources to complete production tasks
- Establishes production conditions that yield parts near nominal specification with minimal variations
- ensuring equipment/tool operational safety, effectiveness, reliability prior to the start of the job
- minimization of equipment/tool downtime
- make recommendations to preventive maintenance methods, equipment, maintenance procedures and working conditions
- Perform change over tooling, fixturing or settings of production equipment to meet specifications for all jobs in a timely manner
- Works to prints, specifications and verbal instructions
- Document set ups, product flow – copying routers/trackers for multiple workstations
- Performs basic equipment maintenance
- Maintain inventory of all production tooling components used in fabricating and producing parts
- Maintain safe work areas by identifying and eliminating unsafe work practices and hazards
- follows and enforces Alan Baird’s safety guidelines
- sets example of safe work practices
- Assists in the training of all operators
- Informs QC, Production Supervisor, Production Facilitator, and Engineering of any production or product concerns
- Directs any personnel issues to Production Supervisor
- Monitors in-process paperwork for completeness
- Assists Engineering with projects, including overseeing them
- Uses standard inspections equipment, micrometers, calipers, rules and gauges
- Any other duties as assigned by supervisor
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life/AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Term Life/AD&D Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Account, Commuter Transportation Management Account
- Vacation time
- Sick time
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Potential for discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
