Engineering Technician 1

Job Summary Under the direction of engineering staff, supports all phases of the manufacturing process, including the setup, operation, testing, and maintenance of rubber molding equipment, tools, and machinery. Assists in process development and troubleshooting, participates in engineering trials, and provides operator training to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production. Job Duties Perform work associated with automation improvements, new plant layouts, installation, calibration and operation of production machines Set up, adjust and operate machinery in support of the production process, as needed Test and inspect machines to determine safe and efficient operation, perform routine maintenance and fix standard malfunctions Read and interpret blueprints, engineering specifications and shop order to determine machine setup, production methods and sequence of operation Devise, fabricate and assemble new or modified mechanical components for products, such as machinery or equipment and measuring instruments Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.) Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures Perform other duties as assigned Experience and Education Perform work under direct supervision Handle basic issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher level staff Possess beginning to working knowledge of rubber injection molding Require accreditation from a technical school or applicable skilled trades program and 0 to 2 years of experience Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel) for communication, documentation, and data analysis. Competencies/ Skills Ability to interpret work instructions Ability to follow written and verbal directions Intermediate verbal and written communication skills Ability to meet deadlines Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Interpersonal skills Critical Thinking and Problem-solving skills Analytical thinking skills Process troubleshooting Mechanical aptitude Hands-on assembly and repair   Essential Functions - Environment, Competencies, and EquipmentChoose the appropriate response by each of the functions listed below Physical Requirements Environmental Factors Competencies/Skills Equipment Use Yes General vision Yes Works alone Yes Reading simple Yes Computer No Close vision Yes Works with others No Reading complex No Telephone Yes Clear Speech Yes Verbal face-to-face Yes Writing simple Yes Calculator Yes Hearing Yes Extended days No Writing complex Yes Copy machine Yes Hand/ finger dexterity Yes Weekend work Yes Perceive/comprehend No Fax No Flexibility (upper/lower) Yes Mechanical equipment Yes Math skills simple Yes Maintenance tools F Standing No Electrical equipment No Math skills complex Yes Process machines O Sitting No Pressurized equipment Yes Judgement calls No Packaging machines R Kneeling No Burning materials Yes Decision making Yes Lab equipment   R   Stooping   No   Varying temperatures   Yes Good communication written   Yes   Measuring Devices   O   Bending   No   High places   Yes Good communication verbal   No   Automobile   R   Lifting   No   Fumes/odors   Yes   Ability to lead   No Powered industrial equipment 30lb Lifting, pulling, pushing Yes Dirt/dust Yes Team work     R Pulling No Gases Yes Problem solving     R Pushing Yes Noise/vibration Yes Creativity      Key:  C – Continuous, F – Frequently, O – Occasionally, R – Rarely