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.

Behaviors

Preferred

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

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