Machine Setup Technician - 3rd Shift.

Compensation: $22/Hr

Job Summary:

The purpose of this position is to ensure the safe, timely and efficient change of tooling related components for a manufacturing production line /machine changeover. Position is expected to support production in other wide-ranging areas including but not limited to overall line set up, machine operation, and adjustments throughout the production run.  

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Ensure daily line die sets and tool changes are sufficient to meet production requirements. 
• Review schedules and requirements for each production line.
• Communicate with prior and incoming Team Leader/Shift Manager on schedule/die set changeover status and known priorities.
• Notify shift lead of unplanned downtime or risk of not meeting schedule/order requirements.
• Coordinate line changes/die sets at shift start-up and changes for maximum effectiveness.
• Change out dies and associated components as needed for line/machine changeovers.
• Machine set-up after die change as needed.
• Production support as needed, including but not limited to; Gripper install and adjustment, material adjustment, staging of changeover components, and machine operation.  
• Die shop support as needed, including but not limited to; transport and staging of tools to and from die shop, and cleaning of tools.  
• Maintain all areas where equipment is being maintained to 6S standards.
• Work on other shifts for training purposes upon request.
• Report any unsafe acts or conditions.
• Must be able to attain and maintain forklift certification  
• Must adhere to all company and location policies and safety rules
• Must be able to work extended hours when required
• All other duties as assigned 

Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities Required for Consideration as a Candidate: 

• High School, GED or equivalent
• 3 years maintenance experience
• 1 year manufacturing experience- press experience strongly preferred
• Hydraulic training strongly preferred
• Crane certification strongly preferred  

I.  Physical Requirements of this Position 

In an average workday, the employee primarily performs:  (Check one) 

​​☐​ Sedentary Work:  Lifting 10 lbs. Maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as computers and small tools.  Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.  Repetitive motion of hand and finger movement to manually input data using a keyboard or to assemble parts may be required for up to eight hours a day.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met. 

​​☒​ Medium Work:  Lifting 50 lbs. Maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of object weighing up to 25 lbs. 

​​☐​ Heavy Work:  Lifting 100 lbs. Maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of object weighing up to 50 lbs. 

Visual Acuity Requirements of this position including color, depth perception and field of vision (Check one) 

​​☐​ Close Vision:  Clear vision at 20” or less. 

​​☐​ Distance Vision:  Clear vision at 20’ or more. 

​​☐​ Peripheral Vision:  Ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point. 

​​☐​ Depth Perception:  Three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships. 

​​☐​ Ability to Adjust Focus:  Ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus. 

​​☒​ No special vision requirements. 

Select the level of noise that is typical in the work environment for this job:  (Check one)

​​☐​ Quiet conditions: (Examples: private office) 

​​☐​ Moderate noise: (Examples: business office with computer printers, light traffic, test and clean room environments) 

​​☒​ Loud noise:  (Examples: normal manufacturing conditions, fork truck and maintenance departments) 

​​☐​ Very loud noise:  (Examples:  jack hammer work and areas that exceed 85dB)  

II.  Work Environment