Design Approval Technician Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description
Reports To:Manufacturing Engineer Manageror Designee
Location: Saint Joseph, MI
Job Summary
The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for general repairs and rebuilding of production assembly equipment to promote continuous uptime of the assembly machines. Daily activities may include general machine maintenance, troubleshooting various types of equipment, as well as providing technical assistance to the production team and various departments within the business. Participate in new machine design approval and tryout process and assist with the development of prototype product. Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment, accountability for quality of work, and task completion. Report on those activities to management in the support of company initiatives, standards, policies, and overall continuous improvement.
Essential Job Functions
• Perform reactive and preventative maintenance on semi-auto assembly equipment containing but not limited to pneumatics, vibratory bowls, turntables, PLC's, & robotics.
• Support the creation and sustainment of processes and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, and supporting continuous improvement.
• Support the efforts of other departments through prompt responsiveness to requests and inquiries.
• Support company initiatives by maintaining adherence to organization standards and policies.
• Performs tasks according to safety standards, reports all safety issues immediately.
• Use Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques to enhance and improve productivity.
• Ensures Lock-Out / Tag-Out procedures are followed when working on equipment.
• Ability to work overtime as needed per factory hours and/or project completion.
• Sitting, standing, walking, lifting and repetitive tasks throughout the day.
• Performs other related duties and projects as assigned.
Requirements
Maintenance Technician
Reports To:Manufacturing Engineer Manageror Designee
Location: Saint Joseph, MI
Job Summary
The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for general repairs and rebuilding of production assembly equipment to promote continuous uptime of the assembly machines. Daily activities may include general machine maintenance, troubleshooting various types of equipment, as well as providing technical assistance to the production team and various departments within the business. Participate in new machine design approval and tryout process and assist with the development of prototype product. Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment, accountability for quality of work, and task completion. Report on those activities to management in the support of company initiatives, standards, policies, and overall continuous improvement.
Essential Job Functions
• Perform reactive and preventative maintenance on semi-auto assembly equipment containing but not limited to pneumatics, vibratory bowls, turntables, PLC's, & robotics.
• Support the creation and sustainment of processes and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, and supporting continuous improvement.
• Support the efforts of other departments through prompt responsiveness to requests and inquiries.
• Support company initiatives by maintaining adherence to organization standards and policies.
• Performs tasks according to safety standards, reports all safety issues immediately.
• Use Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques to enhance and improve productivity.
• Ensures Lock-Out / Tag-Out procedures are followed when working on equipment.
• Ability to work overtime as needed per factory hours and/or project completion.
• Sitting, standing, walking, lifting and repetitive tasks throughout the day.
• Performs other related duties and projects as assigned.
Physical Requirements

• Sitting and standing for long periods.
• Walking long distances.
• Lifting and repetitive tasks throughout the day.
• Be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Frequent walking.

Knowledge
• High School diploma or GED
• Vocational/Technical training
Experience

• Minimum 4 years of manufacturing experience.
• 2 years of applicable plant maintenance experience
• Troubleshooting & repair knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, & PLC.

Skills

• Strong cross functional communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word programs.
• Complete forklift training and can operate a forklift in a safe manner.

Note*
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, this in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
This position is a safety-sensitive position. The position requires operating or working around heavy equipment, which if performed while under the influence of drugs (including marijuana) or alcohol could result in errors in judgment, inattentiveness or diminished coordination, dexterity or composure that could in turn result in mistakes that would endanger the health and safety of you and others.