What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Technician I position at Northwire?
Summary/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.
Essential Functions:
- Provide technical support for operators explaining and demonstrating the operation of equipment, material processing, and safety in material handling
- Collaborate with Sales and Operations on process and quality improvement to ensure the delivery of high quality products that exceed customer expectations
- Equipment updates
- Improves processing of equipment
- Actively communicates with Production, Sales and Management
- Participates in daily meetings
- Produces reporting as needed
- Practice the 5’s 1 methodology on the assigned area and common areas
- All other duties as assigned
It is the responsibility of all Team Members to:
- Proactively ensure a safe working environment for Team member and guests
- Live and model 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
- Abide by Code of Ethics for Professional Conduct, utilizing appropriate behavior in situations requiring ethical decisions and maintaining absolute confidentiality
- Support the delivery high quality products and services that exceed customer expectations
Summary/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.
Essential Functions:
- Provide technical support for operators explaining and demonstrating the operation of equipment, material processing, and safety in material handling
- Collaborate with Sales and Operations on process and quality improvement to ensure the delivery of high quality products that exceed customer expectations
- Equipment updates
- Improves processing of equipment
- Actively communicates with Production, Sales and Management
- Participates in daily meetings
- Produces reporting as needed
- Practice the 5’s 1 methodology on the assigned area and common areas
- All other duties as assigned
It is the responsibility of all Team Members to:
- Proactively ensure a safe working environment for Team member and guests
- Live and model 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
- Abide by Code of Ethics for Professional Conduct, utilizing appropriate behavior in situations requiring ethical decisions and maintaining absolute confidentiality
- Support the delivery high quality products and services that exceed customer expectations
Competencies:
- Problem solving
- Analytical ability
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- MS applications
- Engineering/Sales vocabulary
- Report writing
- Ability to recognize problems
- Lean manufacturing
- Process knowledge
- English Proficiency Level: C1 (Advanced)
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment:
Working within an air-conditioned production/manufacturing environment. Walking surfaces are cement flooring with anti-fatuige 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.
Expected Hours of Work:
Flexible schedule and willingness to work extended hours as needed to complete work as required. Must be able to work overtime as required.
Travel:
Minimal travel may be expected for this position.
Relocation:
None required.
Required Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED. Technical degree preferred.
5 years manufacturing experience preferred. Wire and cable manufacturing experience desired. Training in problem solving skills (PDCA).
Professional Requirments:
N/A
Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable):
N/A
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the TEAM Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time or without notice.
