Production Technician

• Troubleshoot Issues: by acting quickly to analyze the available data and find the root cause of the problem; by developing a solution or working with the engineering team members towards a solution while providing progress update s; by designing and developing programs for machining equipment to perform a complex series of progressive machining operations to meet precise tolerance and finish requirements; by setting up the autoloaders and promoting use; by advising what machine to use to get optimum capacity; by recognizing, reporting and correcting errors; and by ensuring production methods and quality standards In in compliance. 
• Product Development: by participating in all stages of the product development process, including designing, building and testing; by creating useful tools to automate key processes or platforms where customers can send inquiries and reviews; by recommending tooling applications and operational sequences to assist in developing practical programming for new and unusual machining requirements; by finding and assisting with cost saving reductions in process time and quality improvements; by supporting installation of new machines into full production; and by supporting design engineering with simulation of tool concept designs for quotations. 
• Training of Staff to Ensure Workflow Process: by interacting with employees and product users in various setups, including in-person meetings, phone calls, emails, and live messaging chats; by addressing concerns promptly and maintain a helpful attitude; by setting up the machines and instructing operators on the process, thereby allowing them to work with minimal assistance; by supporting Initiatives to improve operators' skill level; and by identifying process bottlenecks and devise solutions to resolve. 
• Prepare Technical Documentation: by preparing extensive documentation when logging product issues, note all details, including observations, diagnoses, and action steps; by including other weekly reports summarizing production performance, release notes for upgrades and troubleshooting guides. 
• Keeps Senior Management Informed: by reporting regularly to the General Manager Of Engineering and other members of the Production Group verbally and in writing in order to report progress, issues, results, and improvement ideas. 

• Contributes to Team Effort by covering for other Staff as needed; by assisting in the transition of new Staff; by following internal policies and procedures; and by communicating business-related information to relevant Staff and Management.  
• Maintains Professional Knowledge by maintaining up-to-date job skills; by proactively improving upon current job-related skills; and by learning new job-related skills as necessary.  
• Acts on Constructive Feedback by using feedback from peers, Supervisors and customers to improve performance; and by recommending improvements to Department and Company work policies and processes where appropriate.  
• Contributes to a Safe Working Environment by reporting any unsafe condition immediately to Management; by following Company safety guidelines; by wearing necessary PPE and taking the appropriate precautions against injury; and by properly maintaining equipment as applicable.  
• Promotes growth of employees by promoting a positive work environment.  

• 4 year degree preferred or 3-5 years relevant experience, or equivalent. 
• Strongly preferred candidates have previous experience with CNC grinding equipment such as; Walter, Ewag, Rollamatic, ANCA, Waida, etc.  
• Language Skills
• Ability to understand Company policies and procedures, safety guidelines, and general business documentation. forms, and instructions. 
• Ability to verbally communicate. 
• Mathematical Skills
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. 
• Reasoning Skills
• Ability to apply knowledge and understanding to carry-out detailed written or oral instructions. 
• Ability to problem solve and communicate to management as needed. 
• Other Skills
• Experience In the cutting tools industry or similar manufacturing industry desired. 
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, planning sheets, sketches, and related technical data to determine tooling requirements, set up procedures, control settings, and machining methods and sequences. 

Salary : $80,000