Tooling Technician I - 1st Shift

Viega GmbH & Co. KG • McPherson, KS

23h • $22 - $28

About The Position

The Tooling Technician is responsible for preparation and assembly of tooling for scheduled production runs; post production run cleaning and visual inspection of tooling; Preventative maintenance of tooling; Maintaining a clean, organized and safe work environment.

Requirements

• Knowledge of companies’ policies and procedures regarding health and safety issues
• Ability to carry out instructions in written, verbal and diagram form
• Ability to prioritize and resolve problems
• Ability to comply with quality system procedures
• Proficient in MS Office suite
• Experience in SAP
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Good communication skills
• Ability to solve problems and make quick decisions
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to perform with superior service, reflecting a positive company image while sustaining a positive attitude with those you interact with; always going above and beyond to help others out, regardless of their position or department.
• Ability to adhere to the highest standards of quality while continually performing at the highest possible level
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years manufacturing experience
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparation and assembly of tooling for scheduled production runs.
• Balance production schedule with available time to ensure all tooling is ready for production on time.
• After a production order is complete, responsible for cleaning the tooling, visually inspecting the tooling for any damage, communicating any tooling issues to leadership, and putting tooling away.
• Work with leadership on a daily basis to ensure all necessary tooling is available for production and any issues are communicated and addressed in a timely manner. (Help achieve production schedule goals.)
• Capable of installing tooling in machines and basic material processing functions as needed.
• Answer alarms on Machines when needed.
• Process and control any non-conformance defects with production parts.
• Update and maintain necessary documentation.
• Perform the 5S activities (sort, straighten, shine, standardize and sustain) to organize and manage work stations.
• Ensure tooling is put away in the proper location.
• Manage the organization of tooling in the appropriate storage area.
• Attend operational and safety meetings as required.
• Perform other tasks as required or assign.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Wellness Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Voluntary Benefits (Life, AD&D, Disability)
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 7.5% company contribution
• Time Off Programs – 22 days Paid Time Off (PTO), 9 Company Holidays, 2 Volunteer Days

What This Job Offers

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