Set-Up Technician

Gowanda Electronics.•Gowanda, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Set-Up technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives.

Requirements

Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
Keen technical skills and mechanical ability
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Extremely proficient with electronic components and systems
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
High school or equivalent preferred.
Machine operation experience required.
Machine set-up experience required.
Must be mechanically inclined.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to use measuring tools and utilize basic math skills.
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to follow and interpret routine reports and correspondence.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or in diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills: Able to read and adjust settings on automated or robotic equipment.
Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand; walk, use hands to grasp, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

Responsibilities

Set-Up machines or fixtures for production
Performs machine set-ups for work orders and adjusts machines as needed for production.
Acting liaison between the Machine Operator and Electro/Mechanical Technician.
Must be able to follow all job instructions from start to finish.
Monitor equipment and processes to detect problems affecting product quality and run-time efficiencies; and make appropriate adjustments to correct any issues.
Works with limited supervision.
Comply with safety regulations.
Preforms/Completes Daily Preventive Maintenance Activities
Maintain an acceptable standard of quality while performing tasks.
Participate in cell/team activities to improve process or remedy quality issues.
Advise the Team Leader or Plant Supervisor of issues that negatively impact the production of a quality part.
Focus the tasks at hand or the internal/external customer requirements
Performs other related duties, as required

Benefits

Excellent earning potential with qualifying annual bonuses
Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Elective Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
Company paid and elective buy-up Life & AD&D Insurance
Company paid Short-Term Disability and Elective Long-Term Disability
Elective Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Supplemental Accident Coverage Benefits
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with qualifying Company match
Company paid mental health and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Holidays and generous paid time off (PTO)
Employee Discount Program (LifeMart via ADP)
Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees and certification programs.