Manufacturing Technician 1 - Night Shift - HOLT Manufacturing

Job Summary: This position is responsible for performing basic assembly and installation of manufacturing components by providing mechanical and electrical services, following established procedures and guidelines. Can work as a member of a team to provide technical services that satisfy internal and external customer requirements to achieve manufacturing goals. The hours for this position are Monday - Thursday 4pm - 2:30am.

Entry-level position – Generally has a less than two years of experience and/or demonstrated job relevant knowledge/skills. The MFG Technician I relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform functions of the job and has basic knowledge of standard and technical concepts, practices, and procedures. The MFG Technician I performs a variety of standard, basic, and technical tasks to include mechanical and electrical; works under immediate supervision; a team member of product production and flow.

What can HOLT Manufacturing offer you?

• A competitive salary, commensurate with your experience and competencies.
• A comprehensive and robust benefits program that includes complete health care, 401(k) matching & Profit-Sharing plan (ROTH and traditional), paid holidays, and a front-loaded PTO program.
• A Tuition Reimbursement program to support the pursuit of accredited college courses.
• An employee development program with professional development staff that allows you to grow your skills and build your competencies to prepare you for future opportunities at HOLT.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
• Performs in accordance to guidelines and procedures with proper setup and provide mechanical/electrical services that satisfies customer requirements and achieves manufacturing goals
• Learns and performs new procedures such as utilizing drawings, blueprints, and symbols in coordination with current standard work for generator sets, engine packages, water tanks, and other manufactured products including custom product to meet customer requirements
• Participates in Rapid Improvement Workshops (RIWs) and Kiazen events to continuously improve processes, safety, and quality
• Learns and performs to interpret blueprints, drawings, and installation processes
• Assists in removal and installation of parts; disassembles and assembles components
• Learns and performs basic skills to complete work orders and assembly of products and their components
• Ensures all installations/builds are in compliance with specific procedures and quality standards
• Learns and performs basics to troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions and failures; participates in Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) team to eliminate reoccurrence
• Performs and completes tasks with immediate supervision
• Communicates job progress, issues, solutions and improvements to team
• Performs processes as outlined in Standard Work to develop and maintain consistency between shifts and areas
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; (e.g., Pro-tech Technician Training Path)
• Learns and performs processes as outlined in Standard Work to develop and maintain consistency between shifts and areas
• Transports material in area or between areas utilizing overhead crane, jibs, carts, magnets and other devices
• Works as a member of the manufacturing team to provide high quality products that satisfy the customer (internal and external) and achieves manufacturing goals
• Maintains the performance of equipment and work area through regular operator checks and maintenance resulting in operational equipment and work areas in good, clean and orderly condition (Operator Performed Maintenance – OPM, and 5S)
• Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
• Adheres to contamination control and HAZMAT rules and regulations
• Assists with quality inspections, complete reports, documents and/or any other necessary paperwork, and enforces required rework prior to customer
• Communicate variances to established processes for an area or product
• Works overtime as required by workload and customers’ needs
• Requires regular and punctual employee attendance
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Basic knowledge of equipment and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
• Basic knowledge and proficiency with current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems
• Operation and control skills of equipment and/or systems
• Basic knowledge of equipment selection skills by determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
• Ability to follow logical troubleshooting procedures
• Ability to develop thinking and problem solving skills to learn and understand Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) process
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Ability to read, write, and understand information
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used in mechanical repair including an overhead crane
• Ability to operate a conventional forklift
• Ability to quickly and repeatedly operate the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions
• Ability to be self-starting and self-motivated
• Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands in order to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
• Ability to read, write, and understand information
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Basic knowledge of hydraulics, transmissions, engines, gensets, and electrical
• Demonstrates planning and organizing skills required to prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; plan for additional resources
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Valid Driver’s license required
• Must own all required mechanical/electrical hand, power and pneumatic tools
  
  

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• One or more years of work related experience preferred
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None
  
  

Travel

• None
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Significant amount of time standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, stooping, climbing and reaching
• Constant movement and use of limbs, hands, this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina
• Ascends/descends with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet and climbs up and down ladders and/or equipment
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work
• Must be able to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue
• Be able to maneuver safely and work underneath blocked and cribbed products
• Frequently lifts and moves materials and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
  
  

Work Environment

• Requires wearing proper protective and safety equipment (PPE)
• Regularly works indoors around moving equipment and exposed to flashes of light from welding, and loud noise levels
• May be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity
• Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, dust, steam, high-pressure water and high speed rotating equipment
• May works in extremely bright or inadequate lighting
• Possible exposure to minor burns and cuts – must be reported for proper treatment
• Exposure to high noise levels and body vibration
• May be required to work in confined work spaces, awkward positions, and high places
• Possible exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings
  
  

Disclaimer

Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.