Position Summary The B Tech is an advanced production operator responsible for operating the assigned line while serving as the primary experienced resource for that line. The B Tech is responsible for maintaining safe and efficient production, completing quality checks, identifying and addressing routine production issues, training new employees, and communicating problems to the Team Lead.
Key Responsibilities
Operate & Maintain Production Flow
- Operate the assigned production line safely and efficiently.
- Follow all standard work, work instructions, and production requirements.
- Monitor the line and take action when production is not running as expected.
- Identify downtime, waiting, process interruptions, and other conditions causing lost production. Troubleshoot for less than 5 minutes and report them to the Team Lead.
- Perform authorized machine error resets and operator-level troubleshooting for less than 5 minutes.
- Escalate equipment issues to the team leader.
- Lead changeovers of the line/work cell.
Quality
- Complete all required quality checks accurately and on time.
- Identify defects and process abnormalities.
- Stop and communicate when quality requirements are not being met.
- Follow established quality procedures and work instructions.
- Identify and segregate nonconforming material when required.
- Participate in root-cause and problem-solving activities when requested.
- Lead, organize, and participate reworking of products.
- Handle abnormal situations and utilize stop-call-wait.
- Participate in deviation process and removal of nonconforming products (i.e. scrap & suspect material).
Materials
- Inspect the line for required materials and components.
- Identify current or potential material shortages before they stop production.
- Communicate material shortages to Material Handling and the Team Lead.
- Ensure materials are properly positioned and available for production.
Training & Support
- Train new employees on the assigned line using established standard work.
- Demonstrate proper safety, quality, and production procedures.
- Provide hands-on support to new operators until they can perform the job correctly.
- Answer routine process questions and assist other operators when needed.
- Communicate additional training needs or concerns to the Team Lead.
- Willingness and ability to train up for filling in for TL in case of absences.
- Willingness and ability to participate and lead QC Circle activities.
- Willingness and ability to participate in Kaizen/Lean events.
- Willingness to be considered for future positions beyond B-Tech and participate in succession training.
5S & Safety
- Maintain the assigned area to established 5S standards.
- Keep the workstation, tools, equipment, and materials clean and organized.
- Identify and correct basic housekeeping issues.
- Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements.
- Immediately report unsafe conditions, injuries, and near misses.
- Never bypass safety devices or procedures.
Communication & Accountability
- Communicate production, quality, material, safety, and equipment issues promptly.
- Provide the Team Lead with accurate information about problems affecting the line.
- Take ownership of issues within the B Tech's responsibility and follow them through to resolution or proper escalation.
- Support the Team Lead and production team in meeting safety, quality, delivery, and productivity expectations.
- Lead by example and maintain professional behavior at all times.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify and communicate opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, ergonomics, material flow, and waste.
- Participate in approved continuous improvement activities.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated strong proficiency as a Production Operator.
- Strong knowledge of the assigned production process expert.
- Ability to perform required quality checks.
- Ability to perform authorized machine resets.
- Ability to identify cycle-time and material issues.
- Ability to train and support other employees.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Consistent performance in safety, quality, productivity, and attendance.
- Must have excellent attendance. Less than “X” attendance points
1st Shift 07:00 -15:30 2nd Shift 15:00 - 23:30 3rd Shift 23:00 -07:30