Mechanical Engineering Technician-Canaan ,CT

Position : Mechanical Engineering Technician

Location : Canaan, CT

Duration : 12 Months

Total Hours/week : 40.00

1 st Shift

Client : Medical Devices Company

Job Category : Engineering/Technical

Level of Experience : Mid-Level

Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT)

8 am -5pm

Temp to Perm

Job Description:

EDUCATION 1. Minimum Education:

This position has the following minimum educational requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED: Required
• Associate degree: Required
• BA/BS Degree - Preferred Industrial or Mechanical Engineering preferred
• In lieu of BA/BS degree, 10 years of Technical or Manufacturing experience required
• 2 years medical device manufacturing experience preferred

This role will master the Production Technology and Maintenance Techniques being responsible for:

• Loss (Breakdown, Waste, Speed), Investigation and Resolution
• Development of Maintenance standards
• Implementation of basic maintenance processes for the designated product lines
• Building maintenance skills for the operators
• Execution of maintenance activities in the line (planned/ unplanned when available)
• Ensures compliance with client quality systems, policies, procedures, and best practices, and all local, state, federal and client safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Regular, punctual attendance is an essential job function. Ability to read and write and converse in English.
• Willing and able to uphold client Values.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Loss (Breakdown, Waste, Speed) Investigation and Resolution

• Attend Tier 1 and Production Analysis Board (PAB) meetings providing engineering status of line and agree resource deployment and timings to close losses.
• Resolve repeat loss issues using systematic problem-solving techniques to determine root cause.
• Support Shift Technicians in Investigation of losses (Breakdowns, Waste, Speed) to ensure countermeasure is effective.
• Coach Technicians and Operators in quality and effectiveness of problem-solving tools and robustness of countermeasures
• Support all CI projects/validations as required to help improve equipment reliability

2. Development of Maintenance standards

• Engage with Operators and Technicians to effectively use Daily Task Maintenance and Planned and Preventative Maintenance to increase OEE and safety performance
• Provide details to improve Maintenance Standards and execution (Frequency, Breakdowns and Repairs) to Reliability Leader based on problem solving outcomes and DTM/PPM activity. Coaching on continuous improvement methodologies & tools

3. Implementation of basic maintenance process and settings for the designated product line(s).

• Engage in planning process for Maintenance activities.
• Lead Maintenance activity for respective line in conjunction with Preventative Maintenance Leader.
• Maintain critical equipment settings, standards and close loop on changes made.

4. Building maintenance skills for Technicians and Operators.

• Provide Training and Coaching to Operators and Technicians on DTM/ PPM Maintenance activities and standards.

5. Execution of maintenance activities in the line (planned/ unplanned when available).

• Ensure all preventative maintenance activities are performed effectively, including opportunistic maintenance working with Preventative Maintenance Leader to plan same.
• Record maintenance details in full on the designated forms/ SAP.
• Report and action any abnormalities observed during Daily Task Maintenance / Planned Preventative Maintenance to reduce losses.
• Record spares used during maintenance / unplanned breakdowns in line Maintenance requirements.

6. Responsible for equipment breakdown response and escalation process in an expedient manner.

7. Other duties as required to support the needs of the business.

• Development of Maintenance standards for designated manufacturing unit.
• Implementation of basic maintenance processes for the designated product lines.
• Building maintenance skills for the technicians and operators.

Levels of Supervision:

• None, Small Team (1-~10), Medium Team (~10-20) or Large Team (?20)
• This position has the following level of supervision: Other People Leaders: None
• Exempt Associates: None
• Hourly Associates: Medium Team (10-20)

Minimum Experience:

• 3 years people leading experience preferred
• 5 years' experience with high-speed automated assembly and packaging equipment required
• Some PLC experience preferred but not essential

3. Minimum Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities (KSA's):

• Effective Oral/written Communication - Proficient
• Ability to work as part of a team / Teambuilding - Advanced
• Independent thinking / Self Driven - Proficient
• Decision Making Ability - Proficient
• Machine Design Proficient
• Troubleshooting / Problem Solving Advanced
• Safety & Ergonomics Expertise Basic
• Project Management - Proficient
• Quality Systems Knowledge Proficient
• Logistics & Planning Knowledge Basic
• Computer Skills / Microsoft Office - Proficient
• Financial Acumen - Proficient