LARGE PLASTIC MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN SOMERSET NJ NEEDS a 1st shift Assembly Technician ($30-$31/hour)
LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO IS MECHANICALLY INCLINED AND WILLING TO GROW WITH A COMPANY
MUST HAVE STABLE JOB HISTORY AND WOKRED IN FAST-PACED MANUFACTURING.
- 2-4 years mechanical experience with automation, assembly and packing equipment in manufacturing environment. Plastic strong plus
- Basic computer skills for production monitoring (i.e., IQMS, Word, Email, etc.)
- Good troubleshooting skills mechanical, pneumatics and electrical. Skills with AC/DC circuitry a plus
- Experience in welding and machining a plus
- Basic machining skills including manual milling machine, lathe, surface grinder, various saws and grinders
Summary:
Troubleshoot, repair & perform set-ups, preventative maintenance on all assembly machines, high-speed automation lines and cell operations.
Essential functions:
- Maintain Assembly production equipment on a daily basis to ensure they are running to optimum performance
- Set up machines- weights and measures.
- Repair, install, adjust and daily maintenance machinery/ equipment.
- Install, disassemble, and move past machinery/ equipment according to production plans.
- Check for worn or damaged tools, leaks in hoses and connections.
- Check for damage to belts, safety interlocks/guards and shield
- Troubleshoot machine in production time
- Keep records of maintenance tasks
- Calibrate machines
- Cutting and welding metal parts
- Set up machines for production
- Train, instruct and audit operators on proper machine operation based on Standard Work Procedure.
- Perform set-ups, repair and troubleshooting on all Assembly Machines.
- Assist Technicians for preventive maintenance on all Assembly & secondary operation machines.
- Maintain set-up and change over component on all Assembly & secondary operation machines.
- Communicate real time status of Assembly operations with Team Leader throughout the shift.
- Record all task and issues during shift on a production report via log book and IQMS reports
- Maintain machines and associate equipment in optimum condition
- Make necessary and/ or routine machine adjustments and to repair equipment in an effort to provide continuous production
- Responsible for knowing how to operate all machines and equipment in order to understand their function and repair them
- Responsible for knowing and identifying all different styles of caps, jars and their codes(i.e. S, RS, RM, RMX)
- Responsible for making tooling changes (size) within a reasonable amount of time
- Be RESULTS oriented using visual KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators)
- Be multi-skilled to support team members as needed
- Develop and follow the standardized work instructions to minimize machine downtime
- Performs other duties as assigned by immediate management.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position requirements: **
- High School Diploma / GED Equivalent
- 2-4 years mechanical experience with automation, assembly and packing equipment in manufacturing environment. Plastic strong plus
- Basic computer skills for production monitoring (i.e., IQMS, Word, Email, etc.)
- Good troubleshooting skills mechanical, pneumatics and electrical. Skills with AC/DC circuitry a plus
- Experience in welding and machining a plus
- Basic machining skills including manual milling machine, lathe, surface grinder, various saws and grinders
- Ability to drill and tap holes with hand drill
- Fabrication skills preferred
- Basic welding skills with stick, tig, and mig preferred
- Read schematics – electrical, mechanical and pneumatics
- Ability to read and understand precision measuring tools example: dial caliper, micrometer, bore gauge etc.
- Must have own basic tools and toolbox
- Willing to work flexible hours, overtime and be on-call
- Ability to lift 50 – 70 lbs on occasion or frequently.
