Set Up Jobs in New York (NOW HIRING)

Description

The Set Up Technician is responsible for the equipment set ups and prepare all the resources to complete production tasks. Establishes production conditions that yield parts near nominal specification with minimal variations. Set Up Technician is responsible for ensuring equipment/tool operational safety, effectiveness, reliability prior to the start of the job. Set Up Technician is responsible for the minimization of equipment/tool downtime to help manufacturing fulfill customer orders in a complete and timely manner. Set Up Technician is to make recommendations to preventive maintenance methods, equipment, maintenance procedures and working conditions.

• Perform change over tooling, fixturing or settings of production equipment to meet specifications for all jobs in a timely manner.
• Works to prints, specifications and verbal instructions.
• Document set ups, product flow - copying routers/trackers for multiple workstations.
• Performs basic equipment maintenance.
• Maintain inventory of all production tooling components used in fabricating and producing parts.
• Maintain safe work areas by identifying and eliminating unsafe work practices and hazards; follows and enforces Alan Baird's safety guidelines; sets example of safe work practices.
• Assists in the training of all  operators.
• Informs QC, Production Supervisor, Production Facilitator, and Engineering of any production or product concerns.
• Directs any personnel issues to Production Supervisor.
• Monitors in-process paperwork for completeness.
• Assists Engineering with projects, including overseeing them.
• Uses standard inspections equipment, micrometers, calipers, rules and gauges.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, drawings and service manuals.
• Considerable knowledge of electrical, mechanical, tooling, equipment and materials used in a manufacturing plant.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to compile and keep updated equipment records.
• Computer literate - working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and have demonstrated leadership ability.
• Demonstrates ability to self-motivate and to problem solve in a fast-paced setting. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must have good documentation practice.
• A proven understanding of part workmanship.
• Ability to analyze data and make recommendations.
• Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing defects.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to seek and accept feedback from others.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English. 

Education & Experience 

• Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of manufacturing experience on various assembly parts. 
• Experience preferred in the set-up and maintenance of plant electrical and mechanical equipment. 
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with common assembly and measuring tools - cutters, pliers, press, drill, crimp, calipers, micrometers, etc. 

Working conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, ambient air, fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally high requiring safety equipment to be utilized.

Physical requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Candidate must be able to perform the physical responsibilities of the job utilizing arms, hands, and fingers to perform complex functions of manufacturing parts and performing other duties of the job; e.g., standing, sitting, walking throughout the facility and stairs, bending, squatting, and kneeling, etc. 
• Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 lbs.

 Pay: $19.00 - $22.00/hour 

Benefits:

Eligible after 1st day:

• Paid holidays 
• Employee Assistance Program

Eligible after 90-day probation period:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life/AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Term Life/AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Account, Commuter Transportation Management Account 
• Vacation time
• Sick time

Eligible after 1 year of service: 

• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Potential for discretionary bonus

The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, etc.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 

This means we actively pursue ways to celebrate our differences and don't discriminate based on an individual's race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles including braids, locks, and twists), creed, national origin, nationality, religion, ancestry, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy), familial status, marital status, civil union or domestic partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability (including perceived disability, AIDS, and HIV status), atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, because of liability for service in military, status as a smoker or non-smoker, status as a registered medical marijuana user, or any unlawful criterion existing under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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