Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include: (other duties may be assigned)
- Provides direct technical support to internal customers and process stakeholders throughout the manufacturing plant.
- Inputs data into MRP system; performs various shop floor control and material planning functions as may be required to process rework and customer returned material to meet production requirements.
- Implements manufacturing methods as prescribed by engineering using best practice six sigma and lean manufacturing theory.
- Assists engineers with developing engineering change proposals to specifications and drawings. Creates part specific work instructions.
- Supports cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assists with researching outside vendor product specifications and arranges for purchase of equipment, materials, tooling, etc. Evaluates and verifies purchased products used in production meet specifications and quality standards.
- Gathers information and data used by management regarding manufacturing capabilities, production times and scheduling, staffing requirements, and other production considerations.
- Assists engineers with research and development of new product design, required tooling, and efficient production methods on new parts.
- Possesses a rudimentary knowledge of rigid tube, flexible hose, and metal joining manufacturing processes; applies this knowledge to manufacturing process.
- Reasonable for accurately and timely moving parts throughout the shop floor.
- Candidate must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Consistently, regularly and predictably at work and on time.