Res Manufacturing Company

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:     Manufacturing Technician – Team 3

DATE:                        6/22/2011

REPORTS TO:          Team Lead – Team 3 and supporting Shift Leads

POSITION PURPOSE/MISSION:

The position is responsible for safely and efficiently operating equipment assigned to Team 3 while meeting all customer and quality requirements.  Individuals in this role are expected to consistently suggest ways to improve processes and safety, ensure standard work and work instructions are documented and followed, and eliminate waste.    

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Equipment includes metal stamping presses, assembly machines, automated robotic welders, automated and manual resistance welders, riveters
• Perform all required quality inspections.
• Notify Team/Shift Lead of any machine or process related concerns.
• Maintain housekeeping standards.

POSITION CHALLENGES:

• Constant changes to the daily schedule based upon customer demands and work center capacity.
• Limited technical support for troubleshooting problems on night shift.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

• No supervisory duties

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• Receive direction from Team/Shift Leads.
• Interact with other team members, Tool Room, Maintenance, Engineering, Master Scheduler.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

Minimum Qualifications:        

• Strong reading, writing, math, spatial and mechanical reasoning skills.
• Detail oriented, organized, ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to excel in a self-directed work setting.  Ability to react to changing customer demands.
• Quality conscious
• High sense of urgency with focus on maximizing safety, uptime & quality.
• Works well with the team; supports other team members to maximize effective machine utilization.
• Consistently exhibits good housekeeping habits.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior manufacturing experience.
• Prior lean/continuous improvement experience.

Culture:  Follows Res Values & Beliefs

Travel:  No regular travel is expected.

Communication:  Ability to communicate effectively with internal associates.  Excellent listening skills. 

Computer Skills:  Basic skills required.

Safety and Housekeeping:  Adhere to Res safety and housekeeping standards and procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate 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 associate is regularly required to walk, drive a forklift, and lift.  The associate is frequently required to bend, stand, stoop, reach, lift and push/pull dies. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing 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 associate will be exposed to industrial oils, chemicals, coolants, fumes, airborne particles or high levels of noise typical in a manufacturing environment with stamping  operations.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.