Description

Position Title: Reinforcement Technician

Department: Reinforcement                                                                       Manager: Reinforcement Manager

Tier Level: 15                                                                                                      FLSA: Non-exempt

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Essential Functions:

• Reinforce tubing and monitor lots in process to ensure they meet customer specifications.
• Inspect fine wire, tubing, and mandrels to ensure they meet product requirements prior to use.
• Ability to accurately follow detailed written and verbal instructions and complete paperwork correctly.
• Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot braiders and other equipment as appropriate.
• Participants in team meetings; invites collaboration with teammates.
• Follows MicroLumen’s procedures and policies.
• Collect data for customers if required.
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent which includes having the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.

Previous Work Experience:

• Quality control experience is preferred.
• Manufacturing and/or mechanical experience is preferred.
• Previous experience in machine troubleshooting is preferred.
• This position requires on-the-job training.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs. to chest height.
• Ability to stand continuously for 8 to 10 hour shifts.
• Must be able to constantly display near visual acuity to inspect and detect small defects and measurements in tubing.
• Must be able to frequently move about inside the manufacturing environment and access machinery.
• Must be able to display fine manipulation skills and display hand dexterity to handle and use various hand tools.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to work well with others and communicate effectively.
• Must be flexible in working hours; night and weekend hours may be necessary.
• Must be able to use judgement to know when braiders or other equipment are malfunctioning.
• Must be able to consistently meet KPI requirements.
• Must be self-driven with an ability to start and complete projects independently or within a group.
• Manages PTO professionally, arrives consistently on time and provides appropriate notice when absent.
• Must consistently demonstrate The Roberds’s Way values.

Demonstrated Competencies:

• Operator must be able to pass the Reinforcement Competency Test with a passing score of 78% or above by effectively starting a run.
• Understanding of ERP/GSS, including but not limited to the ability to issue materials, retrieve, update and close work orders accurately.