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Engineering Technician 1 - 1896
Job Summary
Under the direction of engineering staff, supports all phases of the manufacturing process, including the setup, operation, testing, and maintenance of rubber molding equipment, tools, and machinery. Assists in process development and troubleshooting, participates in engineering trials, and provides operator training to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production.
Job Duties
- Perform work associated with automation improvements, new plant layouts, installation, calibration and operation of production machines
- Set up, adjust and operate machinery in support of the production process, as needed
- Test and inspect machines to determine safe and efficient operation, perform routine maintenance and fix standard malfunctions
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering specifications and shop order to determine machine setup, production methods and sequence of operation
- Devise, fabricate and assemble new or modified mechanical components for products, such as machinery or equipment and measuring instruments
- Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately
- Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
- Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned
Experience and Education
- Perform work under direct supervision
- Handle basic issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher level staff
- Possess beginning to working knowledge of rubber injection molding
- Require accreditation from a technical school or applicable skilled trades program and 0 to 2 years of experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel) for communication, documentation, and data analysis.
Competencies/ Skills
- Ability to interpret work instructions
- Ability to follow written and verbal directions
- Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Interpersonal skills
- Critical Thinking and Problem-solving skills
- Analytical thinking skills
- Process troubleshooting
- Mechanical aptitude
- Hands-on assembly and repair
Essential Functions - Environment, Competencies, and EquipmentChoose the appropriate response by each of the functions listed below
Physical Requirements
Environmental Factors
Competencies/Skills
Equipment Use
Yes
General vision
Yes
Works alone
Yes
Reading simple
Yes
Computer
No
Close vision
Yes
Works with others
No
Reading complex
No
Telephone
Yes
Clear Speech
Yes
Verbal face-to-face
Yes
Writing simple
Yes
Calculator
Yes
Hearing
Yes
Extended days
No
Writing complex
Yes
Copy machine
Yes
Hand/ finger dexterity
Yes
Weekend work
Yes
Perceive/comprehend
No
Fax
No
Flexibility (upper/lower)
Yes
Mechanical equipment
Yes
Math skills simple
Yes
Maintenance tools
F
Standing
No
Electrical equipment
No
Math skills complex
Yes
Process machines
O
Sitting
No
Pressurized equipment
Yes
Judgement calls
No
Packaging machines
R
Kneeling
No
Burning materials
Yes
Decision making
Yes
Lab equipment
R
Stooping
No
Varying temperatures
Yes
Good communication written
Yes
Measuring Devices
O
Bending
No
High places
Yes
Good communication verbal
No
Automobile
R
Lifting
No
Fumes/odors
Yes
Ability to lead
No
Powered industrial equipment
30lb
Lifting, pulling, pushing
Yes
Dirt/dust
Yes
Team work
R
Pulling
No
Gases
Yes
Problem solving
EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and for compliance with certain record keeping requirements. MacLean Power, LLC has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all its associates and applicants for employment. MacLean Power, LLC believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.
All job offers are conditional, upon successful completion of pre-employment screening, including criminal checks, drug testing, employment, and education verification.
