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What does a forming technician do?

A Forming Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining machines that shape raw materials, such as glass, metal, or plastic, into specific forms and products. They monitor equipment, make adjustments as needed, and ensure the finished products meet quality standards. Forming Technicians often work with automated machinery, perform routine maintenance, and troubleshoot any issues that arise in the production process. Attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols are essential parts of this role.

What are some common challenges faced by forming technicians in a manufacturing setting?

Forming Technicians often encounter challenges related to maintaining the precision and quality of formed products while working with high-speed machinery. Troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, adapting to production schedule changes, and ensuring safety protocols can require quick thinking and problem-solving skills. Collaborating closely with machine operators, maintenance teams, and quality control inspectors is essential to minimize downtime and maintain efficient operations. Staying updated on new forming technologies and continuous process improvements can also be both challenging and rewarding in this role.

What is the difference between Forming Technician vs Machinist?

AspectForming TechnicianMachinist
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; technical trainingHigh school diploma; technical or vocational training
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, working with molds and forming equipmentMachine shops, operating lathes, mills, and CNC machines
Industry UsageMetal, plastic, and composite forming industriesMetalworking, manufacturing, and machining industries

Forming Technicians focus on operating and maintaining equipment that shapes materials through forming processes, often working with molds and presses. Machinists, on the other hand, operate and set up machines to cut and shape materials with precision. Both roles require technical skills and are vital in manufacturing, but they differ in tools used and specific tasks.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a forming technician?

To thrive as a Forming Technician, you need a solid understanding of mechanical systems, machine operation, and quality control, often supported by a high school diploma or technical training in manufacturing. Familiarity with forming machines, production line equipment, and safety protocols, as well as certifications like OSHA, are typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork are standout soft skills for this role. These skills and qualities are essential to ensure efficient production, maintain product quality, and uphold workplace safety standards.
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Manufacturing Technician

voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation

Shelbyville, KY • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Seeking a hands-on manufacturing technician to support operations in our Shelbyville, KY Aerospace production facility. Ideal candidates will be have experience with metal forming, machining and/or welding processes and will be strongly skilled with machine troubleshooting. Do you enjoy working with operations, engineering and maintenance? Apply now!

What You’ll Be Doing:

Providing technical knowledge support for the Manufacturing Operations Team while also performing duties of Production. Coordinating and/or facilitating communication between Manufacturing, Engineering and Maintenance. Supporting cost reduction, quality and process improvement initiatives as related to supplies and consumables. Requires the flexibility to work different times and shifts as required to accomplish projects/tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Others as assigned.

  • Assists Maintenance/Engineering with trouble shooting of equipment and process problems.
  • Analyzes when to call support department resources to assist operators.
  • Provides technical support problem solving expertise to Production.
  • Works cooperatively with all department areas; Quality Assurance, Engineering, Customer Service, Maintenance.
  • Aids in installation of equipment and equipment relocations.
  • Operates equipment (including all laser weld operations or mill operations – including die changes, pre-notch, post-notch, and die accelerator programming), when not performing other manufacturing technician functions.
  • Performs daily or weekly paperwork/reporting as required.
  • Aides in training/developing team members technically.
  • Participates in Lean Production program.
  • Researches and performs trials on supplies and consumables that will provide improved cost and/or quality.
  • Helps maintain consumable inventory levels.
  • Requisitions materials and supplies (consumables).
  • Understands and follows appropriate SOPs, work instructions, and use of blueprints.
  • Promotes a positive attitude to instill confidence in other Production employees.
  • Uses safe working practices and performs work as efficiently as possible.
  • Follows good housekeeping practices.
  • Complies with all quality and ISO standards.
  • Completes training on new and existing equipment.
  • Utilizes Lock-Out-Tag-out procedures to secure equipment.
  • Performs machine setup and functions, including basic robot set up and resetting
  • Performs laser maintenance, setup, and adjustments including mirror cleaning and change out; beam mirror alignment; nozzle cleaning and alignment; weld alignment; laser program.
  • Conducts laser weld testing.
  • Understands how work cell works together and troubleshoots machine components effectively to produce quality product.


Schedule: This role will primarily work 3:00pm – 1:30am Monday through Thursday but may require overtime on some weekends.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Must have the knowledge of the specialized or highly technical production equipment and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
  • US Person as defined by ITAR & EAR

Preferred

  • Experience with CNC machining, troubleshooting
  • Experience in maintenance or similar support roles providing technical support and/or training.

Who We Are

voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation, or RFC as we call it, supplies custom roll formed metal components into several industries including Aerospace, Construction, Material Handling, Off-Highway, Office Furniture, Solar and Transportation. In 2000, Roll Forming Corporation was acquired by globally leading technology group voestalpine AG and became part of the Metal Forming, Tubes and Sections division. Today, voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation has seven production facilities across three states with five facilities and headquarters located in Shelby County, Kentucky and one facility each in Pennsylvania and Indiana.

What We Offer You

  • Several great benefit plans, including multiple health insurance options, vision, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability coverage, health-saving accounts, or flexible spending account
  • Paid time off the first year including vacation, personal and sick time
  • 401K or 401K Roth up to 6% Match
  • Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonus
  • Apprenticeship programs & tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Leadership training opportunities
  • TogetherWeCare, a philanthropic volunteer program that allows employees to support their community while on company time
  • Countdown to Zero, a global environmental impact initiative that strives to make our work environments more efficient and environmentally friendly.


Learn more at www.rfcorp.com/careers/life-at-rfc

voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation is an At Will employer. Employment will be at-will, which means that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without prior notice, and with or without cause.

Roll Forming Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, and any other federal, state, or locally protected classifications.

Please contact us at RFC.HR@voestalpine.com if you require any alternate application form or accommodation during our hiring process due to disability.