Machine Technician 1

Position: Machine Technician 1 Salary Grade: 3

Primary Purpose: Build components and assemblies for a variety of machines with a quality mindset and in an efficient manner to ensure that the machines are ready for additional processing and finishing.

Roles: Expected behaviors and activities performed to fulfill responsibilities

· Practice and encourage the best safety practices resulting in zero lost time within department.

· Implement and practice effective 5S and participate in regular team 5S audits.

· Set an example of working hard and doing the right things, exhibit energy and positivity.

· Accountable to follow instruction and established routines and process to achieve results.

· Understand and achieve Reasonable Expectations (REs) for current position and responsibilities (excellent productivity and quality) and participate in regular team process audits.

· Engage in clear, courteous, effective, honest, and open communications with team members and others within and outside the department and company.

· Develop and seek positive relationships; actively participate in regular huddles and goal setting.

Responsibilities: Quantifiable metrics to which a person is held accountable

· Arrive at work and position consistently on time; remain present and engaged the entire assigned shift.

· Able to recognize and document patterns in process and problem solving.

· Participate in regular employee reviews including setting and achieving goals.

· Assemble relatively simple machines and their individual parts that are somewhat repetitive in nature. Utilize appropriate tools to accomplish tasks.

· Remove burrs and rough surfaces from metal parts with hand tools and grinders as required.

· Operate drill presses, mills, lathes, and grinders to assist in assembly operation as required.

· Transport various assemblies as needed using forklifts and cranes.

· Read blueprints and utilize measurement instruments to assemble parts and machines according to specifications.

· Verify alignment and clearance of parts using micrometers and gauges.

Essential qualifications and skills

· High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.

· Appropriate written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to remain calm and determined to attain goals.

· Documentation of a current drug screen must be provided prior to start date.

· Ability to receive forklift license and learn to operate cranes and man-lifts.

· Must have math skills and ability to utilize various measurement tools.

· Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, mature, and flexible.

· High energy level, comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.