Technician, Production Various Shifts

SUMMARY

The Production Technician supports the Manufacturing Engineering Technician team by performing routine technical activities during production builds. The Production Technician is required to quickly respond to equipment stoppages, determining the source of the problem, making corrections, communicating recurring or perceived major issues to the MET. The Production Technician works under direct supervision. This position reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Technical Group Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Navigate through multiple levels of Human-Machine-Interfaces in order to perform actions related to resetting faults and clearing machine jams
• Replace empty Seal Tape and Label dispensers
• Clean Weld Stations
• Low level daily preventive maintenance procedures
• Perform equipment Initial Checks
• Use of some hand tools will be required

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Requires significant mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn industrial computer programs to perform tasks (HMI)
• Preferred experience in a high-volume applicable industry.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The successful candidate will be able to work on their feet for long periods of time. The successful candidate will be able to maintain composure during time of continued resolution of machine trouble. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The individual must be able to work effectively and professionally with all levels of employees and management in a team-oriented environment. The individual in this position must be able to understand all policies, procedures, instructions, rules and regulations (including all safety training and safety information) associated with this position that are written in English. In addition, the individual must be able to appropriately respond to these and, where needed, provide reports, presentations, information and communications in English. Must be available to work during days, evenings, or weekends, overtime as required.

REASONING ABILITY

Must possess the ability to read, comprehend, and interpret complex procedures. Must be able to observe production equipment and determine where problems are occurring. Must be able to recognize hazardous areas and situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to lighting and temperature as required for the office and manufacturing areas. Appropriate safety equipment is required by area. There is potential exposure to hazardous chemicals. A considerable amount of moving from department to department may occur in unfavorable weather conditions. The employee is exposed to the inherent dangers of the explosive materials used in DSSA’s manufacturing processes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move throughout the facility, traverse within production areas, communicate with others, and detect or exchange information or ideas. The employee occasionally is required to perform functions which require the manual operation of both general office productivity and test equipment as well as the ability to place, reach, detect, ascend/descend, and position self to navigate within confined working spaces. The employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position. The employee must occasionally move or transport up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close inspection, identification of objects from a distance, color determination, peripheral detection, depth judgment, and the ability to identify details in varying conditions.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.