Manufacturing Grind Technicians 1st and 2nd Shift

Purpose and Scope:

This position reports directly to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.  The purpose of the position is to provide support to the Manufacturing Engineering Department.  This position requires excellent attention to detail.  This position requires exceptional communication and organizational skills.  Applicants must be good problem solvers, focused on effectiveness, organized, flexible, self-directed, and must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to manage change and frequent interruptions are vital to this position.

1st Shift: M-F 6am-3pm

2nd shift M-F 2pm - 11pm

Responsibilities:

• With support from M.E. team, analyzes inspection methods/plans to develop consistent results between manufacturing floor and inspection


• Coordinates the evaluation and disposition of non-conforming product


• Develops rework instructions for non-conforming product with support from team


• Participates in identifying root cause and corrective actions for non-conforming product


• Works with all support functions to ensure timeliness and accuracy of information entered into MRP system


• Prepares data into acceptable format for analysis, e.g., PivotTables and Pivot Charts


• Interfaces with internal contacts regarding material reports, enters data as prescribed by engineers, and organizes/prioritizes engineering work


• Works with team to improve routing instructions using current best manufacturing practices


• Works with MRP system to enter and retrieve data for analysis


• Creates, modifies and formats engineering documentation including bulletins, procedures and document change notices


• Develops specific plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish assigned workload


• Maintains stock of all area supplies


• Prepares responses to correspondence containing routine inquiries


• Lead continuous improvement projects as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree in technical field or high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience


• Technical and complex spreadsheet, word processing and presentation preparation skills with a high level of quality


• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T) as well as metrology and inspection methods


• Excellent knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and formatting of common business documents


• Manufacturing environment experience is a must


• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word


• Experience in multi-tasking in a demanding operating environment


• Must be a U.S Citizen


• Must be able and willing to work extra time as necessary to ensure completion of assigned tasks


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to bend, squat, sit, stand, walk, and handle objects. The employee is occasionally required to push/pull, and reach above shoulder level. The employee must be able to carry/lift up to 40 pounds and be able to rotate item being handled