Machine Tech I

Title: Machine Technician 1

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Department: Jackson Plant

The Machine Technician 1 is responsible for manufacturing product by operating and maintaining equipment and processes that provide optimum customer service. This position is reserved for Machine Technicians that have exhibited outstanding performance and ability. Technicians in this category should be cross-trained in all areas and have 1-2 years of experience at MT. Also responsible for enhancing the department's productivity and quality and assisting Facilitator as required.

This position will be responsible for knowing and implementing all area specific compliance issues, including quality, environmental, safety and MT/plant policies. This position will contribute to team efforts by participating in continuous improvement projects as required. This position will also assist with training coworkers as necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Produce product by operating all equipment in the department. Set up, adjust and troubleshoot equipment, including automated operations, controls, and sensors.

* Review programs on numerical and PLC equipment and adjust offsets. Communicate with Facilitator and Maintenance Techs about required ladder logic and PLC troubleshooting.

* Perform preventative maintenance responsibilities. Participate in updates of preventative maintenance schedules. Complete routine equipment and product inspections and complete required documentation.

* Investigate and efficiently assist with diagnosis and resolution of equipment and quality problems, production delays or stoppages. Participate in performing root cause analysis and assist with implementing the best solution.

* Troubleshoot and perform minor equipment repairs. Provide feedback to Maintenance and Facilitator as needed. Learn and complete corrective actions as directed.

* Inform Facilitator or Department Manager about processes or equipment requiring attention. Complete documentation as required or requested.

* Recommend and participate in completion of continuous improvement projects specifically designed to improve processes, productivity and quality, especially those related to corrective actions.

* Complete other duties as assigned by the manager/facilitator, including working other shifts as necessary.

* Adhere to all safety requirements in the work area

* Practice 5Ss

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Must demonstrate good written and oral communication skills

* Able to interpret technical data, including drawings and schematics, accurately.

* Must be proficient in the use of common inspection and test equipment.

* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills required.

Education and Experience Requirements

* High School or GED diploma required plus Technical Certification in a Mechanical, Electrical, Automation or related program or equivalent combination of education and experience in maintenance, mechanical, or technical field.

* Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in maintenance, mechanical, or technical field at MT or similar employer.

Physical and Weight Lifting Demands

The physical and weight lifting 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.

Frequency Letter Code Defined as

Never N

Infrequent I Up to 1 hour per day

Occasionally O 1 to 2 hours per day

Frequently F 2 to 5 hours per day

Continuously C 6+ hours per day

Physical Task Frequency Reason for Physical Actions

Stand C Standing work

Sit I Load, drive and unload forklift

Walk O Manually handle items

Bend/Twist C As required to pick up manually handle items; turn from side to side to view load

Push / Pull F As required to pick up boxes of parts or finished goods

Climb (stairs, ladders) I Climbing on and off the forklift; to access top level of facility

Reach F As required to assemble, inspect, or pack product

Lift F To place frames on fixtures or move product

Carry I

Grasp/Grip C Boxes; forklift controls

Repetitive Motions C Load and unload boxes of products and parts

Kneel/Crawl I

Run N

Jump N

Rapid work speed F To keep production lines moving

Filing N

Finger movement F Load and unload boxes of finished products and parts

Keyboard use I

Close vision C

Color vision F To determine accurate counts of finished products

Depth perception C

Far vision F

Hear C

Talk C As required to communicate w/in cell

Smell N

Touch N

Temperature C Able to work in various temperatures

Amount of Weight Frequency Reason for Action

Up to 40 pounds C To move product

Personal Protective Equipment

Equipment Frequency Reason

Safety glasses C To protect eyes

Leather shoes C To protect feet

Gloves F To protect hands

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