Technical Lead II Coating/Plating (M-Th 6:00AM-4:30PM)

NGK Ceramics USA, Inc.•Mooresville, NC

17h

About The Position

Coordinates and supervises the activities of team members in the safe and efficient application of a tungsten carbide coating to tooling substrates in Coating and a nickel-plating finish to dies that are used in the extrusion processes in Plating by utilizing techniques by utilizing techniques established through on-the-job training, work instructions, key point sheets, standard departmental practices and safety protocols. The Technical Leader (TL) also communicates with area management regarding production, safety and personnel matters. Also, the TL complies with specific security protocols required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Requirements

Must be able to successfully complete all required job training.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
CRC Bronze or above.
Minimum 6 months experience manufacturing
Must pass 40 hour HAZWOPER certification (provided by NGK).
Must pass Homeland Security level background check.
Must pass the Chemical-terrorism Vulnerability Information (CVI) training
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.
Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Nice To Haves

Associates degree or equivalent technical experience
Experience with spill response procedures.
Experience with chemical awareness.
Experience with equipment mechanics.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 2013.

Responsibilities

Promotes safety, quality, efficiency and productivity in the department and serves as the primary link between team members and area management
Guides, directs and assists team members throughout all processes within the department
Handles acutely hazardous chemistries according to approved and established safety and environmental procedures
Handles corrosive chemistries and performs bath make up duties according to approved recipes
Communicates the requirements and expectations of area management to the team members
Verifies, corrects and maintains process and quality data in the company’s information systems
Teaches troubleshooting, problem solving and team building skills to the team
Teaches team members about the area’s immediate processes and also all prior and successive processes relating to our product
Makes recommendations to area management concerning disciplinary actions and performance appraisals
Assists maintenance and engineering with projects and with routine repairs, as needed
Contributes to the hiring process through: interviews, area tours and informational dissemination, including recommendations to area management
Informs and consults with area management concerning work related and personnel issues in a timely manner
Reviews the company’s internal email and calendar system several times per shift
Monitors inventory levels and maintains the appropriate inventories
Works safely by avoiding forklifts; staying clear of forklift doors; using personnel doors when entering or exiting the buildings; and safely using overhead hoists
Oversees PM (Preventive Maintenance), MMOL (Machine Maintenance Operator Leader), and G5S (Global 5S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) activities, including scheduled end of shift duties; and kaizen activities
Follows all EMS (Environmental Management System) procedures, including the disposal of waste and used materials