Technical Associate

Technical Associate

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred or equivalent experience
• Mechanical Proficiency required
• Knowledge of Hydraulics and Pneumatics required; knowledge of PLCs desired
• Knowledge of automated processes/machinery required
• Proficiency with basic hand tools
• Familiarity with mechanical components such as bushings, chain drives, conveyors, gearboxes, and ball valves
• Familiarity with electrical components such as photo-eyes, scales, reed switches, and VFDs
• Ability to work autonomously and be self-motivated
• Clear and legible handwriting
• Ability to work any shift, including night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operating, optimizing, and maintaining assigned production equipment
• Meeting and exceeding production standards while maintaining product quality
• Minimizing and preventing equipment downtime and sustaining budgeted waste levels
• Maintaining accurate equipment logs and recording downtime and maintenance problems
• Performing preventative maintenance on equipment
• Starting up equipment and ensuring accurate functioning
• Monitoring component inventories and safety guards
• Maintaining a neat and orderly production environment
• Monitoring in-process quality and addressing issues as needed
• Performing required Q.C. checks and process challenges
• Following safety and environmental procedures and Quality System Requirements
• Supporting upstream and downstream operations
• Performing rework as required
• Working optimally in a team environment
• Performing other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Preferred Qualifications

• Maintenance, repair, or mechanical manufacturing experience desired
• 2 years of mechanical experience preferred
• 6-12 months manufacturing experience desired