2nd Shift Process Technician

Objective:

Fast-paced and rapidly changing, Northwire designs and manufactures custom, made-to-order products for a diverse range of industries. Successful team members will need to demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, a positive attitude, and exacting attention to detail. This position provides technical support for operators, sales, and engineering on machine, equipment, and material processing.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide technical support for operators explaining and demonstrating the operation of equipment, material processing, and safety in material handling
2. Collaborate with Sales and Operations on process and quality improvement to ensure the delivery of high-quality products that exceed customer expectations
3. Equipment updates
4. Improves processing of equipment
5. Actively communicates with Production, Sales, and Management
6. Participates in daily meetings
7. Produces reporting as needed
8. Practices the 5's 1 methodology on the assigned area and common areas
9. All other duties as assigned

Team Member Expectations:

• Proactively ensures a safe working environment for team members and guests
• Lives and models the vision, mission, quality, and safety policies
• Create a culture of performance as evidenced by continual improvement in Safety, Quality, Innovation, and attaining company sales revenue and earnings growth targets
• Create a learning organization that can adapt to changing market needs
• Abid by Code of Ethics for Professional Conduct, utilizing appropriate behavior in situations requiring ethical decisions and maintaining absolute confidentiality
• Supports the delivery of high-quality products and services that exceed customer expectations

Required Competencies:

1. Problem-solving skills
2. Analytical ability
3. Verbal and written communication skills
4. Interpersonal skills
5. MS applications
6. Engineering/Sales vocabulary
7. Report writing
8. Ability to recognize problems
9. Lean manufacturing
10. Process knowledge

Work Environment:

Working within an air-conditioned production/manufacturing environment. Walking surfaces are cement flooring with anti-fatigue mats. Must be able to work in a standard office environment with shared desk areas, seated for extended periods of time. PPE required: Steel toe shoes and safety glasses.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, walk, and bend. Must be able to work onsite.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED. Technical degree preferred.
• Five years manufacturing experience preferred. Wire and cable manufacturing experience desired. Training in problem-solving skills (PDCA).