What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician position at ARGLASS V-F1 LLC?
Arglass Furnace is a fresh startup entering this market as a new innovative disrupter of the norm in glass manufacturing. Arglass plans to be the plant of choice for the spirits and beverage industries. As the first new glass plant in America in over a generation, Arglass is born to serve those customers whose needs for flexibility, efficiency and customization are not being met by legacy U.S. manufacturers or foreign glass suppliers. The plant has been designed by considering the best available proven technology and layout to provide high quality, highly flexible and efficient production.
We are seeking an Engineering Technician to join the team in Valdosta, GA
Status of hire: Full time
Industry: Glass container manufacturing
Responsibilities:
- Ensure that the Forming Technology equipment is properly setup by working closely with Forming Operators on a day-to-day basis and help determine corrective actions for problems in the forming process.
- Use data from Production Control equipment and Forming Inspection equipment to detect Production deficiencies and implement necessary changes that will improve production efficiency.
- Provide training to Junior and Senior Line managers and ensure that the individuals meet competency requirements.
- Monitor reporting processes and implement new reporting strategies if needed.
- Analyze the overall performance of the Forming process by using current and future Technology; pinpoint production deficiencies and recommend procedural changes when needed.
- Work closely with Equipment vendors to stay up to date on advancements in Technology and Software, document and share the new knowledge with team members.
- Analyze all facets of production to diagnose any problems with production lines and provide recommendations for improvement as well as training when needed.
- Manage new equipment installations or equipment trials to ensure a full understanding of the new machinery operations, limitations, and potential downfalls if prevalent.
Requirements:
- Associates in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience
- At least 5 years manufacturing experience or educational equivalent education.
- Previous engineering or data analysis experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the industry.
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced and demanding position.
- Ability to analyze complex data, concisely present actionable intelligence and act on that intelligence
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
- Committed to continuous improvement.
- Self-motivated with the ability to learn quickly.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Strong understanding of Siemens PLC’s
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work in an office environment
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times. Must be able to get into confined spaces without difficulty
- Strong team-working skills and the ability to operate effectively in a cross-functional team.
- Vision: Must be able to make visual recognition of the working environment.
- Environment: Exposures encountered such as: hazardous materials, loud noise, and extreme heat.
- Hearing: Must be able to hear team members, alarms, mechanical sounds, and sounds of personnel distress
- Essential physical requirements such as climbing, bending, reaching, standing, stooping or typing.
- Standing and walking throughout a 12-hour shift.
Day shift w/weekend rotation every 5 weeks
