Lead Technical Associate (Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), troubleshooting, mechanical & manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis) in Sumter, SC

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Full Time
No Travel Required

Skills

High School Diploma or GED
mechanical & manufacturing experience
Industrial maintenance
troubleshooting mechanical equipment
Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
high-speed automation
automated manufacturing
root cause analysis

Job Details

Lead Technical Associate (Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), troubleshooting, mechanical & manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis) in Sumter, SC
7+ to 10 years of experience
POSITION: Lead Technical Associate (Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), troubleshooting, mechanical & manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis)
LOCATION: Sumter, SC
DURATION: Full-Time Position - onsite in Sumter, SC
SALARY: Excellent Compensation with benefits + 401K + relocation + Bonus + Overtime
SKILLS: High School Diploma or GED, mechanical & manufacturing experience, Industrial maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical equipment, Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), high-speed automation, automated manufacturing, root cause analysis

DESCRIPTION:

We have immediate need for multiple Technical Associates for onsite positions to be based in Sumter, SC. "Technical Associate" Reports directly to the Engineering Supervisor and indirectly to the Production Supervisor.

  • Provides technical support, primarily mechanical, to production operations.
  • Operates, sets-up, adjusts, changeovers/troubleshoots and repairs/maintains all departmental production equipment.
  • Responsibilities include production, quality, downtime and waste levels of machine operation.
  • Provides leadership and training for associates on production floor.
  • Must project positive attitude with excellent team skills.
  • Interacts with machine shop personnel to resolve and improve equipment operation and processes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS for Lead Technical Associate:

  1. 1. Provides leadership in a team environment. Trains and directs Technical Associates and fellow associates on proper set-ups and repairs of equipment. Trains Technical Associates in methodical problem solving techniques.
  2. Interfaces with engineering and Manufacturing Technicians (MT s) to direct completion of required projects. Uses available resources: engineering, machine shop, production and maintenance departments as required.
  3. Organizes and directs improvement projects to increase equipment utilization. These are to be done in conjunction with area engineer, production supervisor and other resources that may be required.
  4. Audits Preventative Maintenance (PM) procedures and activities of Technical Associates and fellow associates.
  5. Documents electronically PM audits to supervisor for corrective actions. Analyzes equipment failures for frequency of failure in order to modify/update PM work order.
  6. Sets up and debugs equipment to documented specifications. Deviations from these specifications must be cleared with the supervisor or Engineering.
  7. Maintains equipment in working order to produce product within specified quality and quantity limits, adjusting, troubleshooting, cleaning and repairing as necessary.
  8. Maintains equipment logs for each piece of equipment, recording pertinent information about downtime and maintenance problems. MUST have clear and legible handwriting.
  9. Repairs equipment and reports major problems to supervisor.
  10. Coordinates maintenance activities with Maintenance Department, Engineering, or other technical resources, as needed for major repairs/production issues.
  11. Performs preventative maintenance on the equipment as specified in the PM program or as needed for smooth operation. Tracks and audits Preventative Maintenance to ensure they are completed and closed out in the SAP system.
  12. Turns on machines and ensures proper functioning of machines and control panels. Makes certain safety guards are in position and working properly.
  13. Verifies that part tracks/rails are clean to ensure free travel of all component parts.
  14. Monitors production machinery as needed to ensure top performance.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Supports all upstream and downstream operations.
  • Maintains toolbox and surrounding area neat and clean.
  • Verifies that equipment and surrounding areas are clean during the shift.
  • Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM REUIREMENTS:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 7+ to 10 years experience

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