Tooling Technician I - 3rd Shift

Viega GmbH & Co. KG•McPherson, KS

8d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Tooling Technician is responsible for the preparation and assembly of tooling for scheduled production runs, post-production run cleaning and visual inspection of tooling, preventative maintenance of tooling, and maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment. This role involves balancing the production schedule with available time to ensure all tooling is ready for production on time. The technician will also be responsible for cleaning and inspecting tooling after production orders, communicating any issues to leadership, and properly storing the tooling. Collaboration with leadership is key to ensure tooling availability and timely issue resolution. The role may also involve installing tooling in machines and performing basic material processing functions, as well as responding to machine alarms.

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

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.
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.