What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assembly Technician 2nd Shift position at Techniplas?
Job Details
Assembly Technician 2nd Shift
Techniplas is a global supplier of sophisticated plastic components and design-focused, multifunctional surfaces that are primarily for the automotive sector, as well as the industrial, consumer goods, medical and other markets. The company’s products follow industry trends like weight reduction and vehicle electrification, innovative operating concepts, high-quality surface finishes, and an increasing focus on convenience and safety.
The Techniplas Group runs 30 sites worldwide with production, sales and / or technology hubs and employs just under 4,000 members of staff. The company serves customers and platforms around the world, focusing on technological expertise and collaboration with customers in the fields of design and engineering. Techniplas has long-term relationships with many of the world’s leading automotive and industrial OEMs.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Prepares, sets up, and troubleshoots machines as assigned by Shift Lead.
JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.
- Pre stages tooling, material, manufacturing orders and support equipment for future work.
- Reports defective machinery/equipment to Shift Lead, Department Manager or maintenance department.
- Sets up line/work area.
- Inspects work in progress and finished products, completing required documentation.
- Recommends measures to improve production methods, ergonomics, equipment performance, and quality of product.
- Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
- Serve as a member of a special project team as required.
- Ensure that all customer orders are built to the required quality standards as set forth by Techniplas.
- Interprets specifications, blueprints and job orders.
- Monitors press cycle to ensure that presses are running to routing standards. Initiates corrective action for jobs running out of standard cycle.
- Returns shop packet and other related materials to the production office when jobs are completed.
- Responsible for completing cleanup duties and returning supplies to the proper location.
- Complete material handling duties as necessary.
- Run presses as needed.
- Ability to work overtime when required and having flexibility to work on other shifts for short time periods if necessary.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES):
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- One to three years related experience and/or training.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints and procedure manuals.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Certified forklift training.
