What are the responsibilities and job description for the Set-Up Technician - Finishing - East - 2nd shift position at NTN Bearing Corporation?
Physical Requirements
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Good Vision:
- Ability to inspect machinery, read blueprints, and spot small issues or wear.
- Near-vision for adjusting machinery parts and reading dials.
- Manual Dexterity and Hand-Eye Coordination:
- Skill with tools for assembly, calibration, and equipment adjustment.
- Precision in handling small components.
- Physical Strength and Stamina:
- Ability to lift heavy parts and equipment.
- Endurance for standing, walking, and manual labor (bending, reaching, kneeling).
- Physical Coordination and Safety Awareness:
- Efficient movement around the workspace, with awareness of hazards.
- Comfort with PPE (safety goggles, gloves, etc.) and adherence to safety protocols.
- Adaptability to Environmental Conditions:
- Ability to work in varying temperatures, noisy environments, and confined spaces.
- Technical Knowledge:
- Understanding of machine operation, troubleshooting, and setup.
- Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics.
- Attention to Detail:
- Careful machine setup, inspection, and calibration to ensure safety and quality.
- Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking:
- Diagnose issues quickly and adjust to unexpected changes in production.
- Manual Dexterity and Spatial Awareness:
- Manage multiple tasks, requiring coordination and multitasking abilities.
- Time Management and Efficiency:
- Prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and avoid production downtime.
- Communication and Teamwork:
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues and follow complex instructions.
- Stress Management:
- Maintain focus in high-pressure situations and adapt to changes.
- Continuous Learning and Technical Growth:
- Stay updated on new technologies and be willing to learn and adapt.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Maintains cycle process integrity with the direction of the production supervisor
- Works with support department to ensure tools, machines and processes are optimized
- Recommends and implements changes and improvements to cycles, processes and procedures to maintain schedules and quality parts
- Maintain documentation and paperwork to support production cycles and procedures
- Works directly with process technicians to suggest improvements in processes and procedures
- Works with machine operators to improve current processes and procedures
- Performs set-ups, samples and other production related duties to maintain production schedules
- Assists with training as necessary
- Follow safety policies and report unsafe working conditions
- Any other duties assigned by supervisor, such as operating production line
- 3 - 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment dealing with the operation of CNC equipment
- Familiarity of metrics, blueprint reading, micrometers and calipers
- Ability to read machine dial gauges, blueprints and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of parts
- Prior experience with set-up of gauging and programmable automation helpful
- Prior technical training desired
- Excellent verbal & written communications skills
- Good problem solving skills
- Capable of learning various software
- High School Diploma
