2nd shift Production Tech

Job Summary:
This position supports manufacturing operations and is responsible for setting up and changing over automated production equipment. This position is also responsible for troubleshooting machine and process issues as a first line of defense against machine and process failures. Work is of the technical nature where independent judgement is used and decisions are made within limits of general practice policies. Works with minimal supervision.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions:
 Performs machine set-up and verifies part conformance to specifications
 Ensures that the output of the line is meeting overall equipment efficiency targets
 Evaluates causes of process variations and identifies probable causes; interaction with manufacturing engineering and production supervision as necessary to confirm the causes and identify the appropriate corrective action to resolve unacceptable quality conditions.
 Ensures the customers product requirements are met in all assigned areas.
 Verifies product quality characteristics have been measured and documented.
 Monitor/adjust process used to make our products to specification.
 Operates and adjusts automated machines where programs are provided and maintained by others
 Train and evaluate new operators within the manufacturing line.
 Ability to lead and direct operator activities.
 Possess extended knowledge of machine operations, while using advanced troubleshooting skills to diagnose and repair minor technical issues.
 Capable of creating and following work instructions
 Perform periodic inspections of operator maintenance programs. Ensure production personnel are performing and documenting scheduled operator maintenance activities.
 Follows defined OSHA safety and housekeeping policies
 All employees are responsible for having an awareness and understanding of IFA North Americas commitment to ISO 14001, IATF16949 and our commitment to a safe working environment
 Performs other duties as required and assigned
Education:
 High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required; Technical degree in areas of manufacturing preferred
Experience:
 Minimum three (3) years of manufacturing experience (automotive preferred)
 Minimum one (1) year in setting up production machines
 Knowledge in product or process troubleshooting desired
 Specific Skills:
 Ability to set up, operate, adjust and troubleshoot machines to make parts to close tolerance and finish specifications requiring a high level of skill
 Basic mathematical skills
 Ability to use Microsoft Office software
 Preferred Skills:
 Ability to use SAP software
 Ability to read and interpret blue prints and mechanical / electrical schematics
 Ability to speak and/or read German
Physical Requirements:
 Must be able to walk/move about a 90,000 sq ft manufacturing facility
 Must be able to stand/walk/move about specific work area
 Must be able to bend/reach/twist/stoop
 Must be able to lift up to 30lbs on a frequent basis
 Must be able to lift over 30lbs on an infrequent basis
 Must be able to sit at a work station
 Must be able to work and operate a computer terminal
 Vision is required to analyze and process work; and to work on computer terminal/machine centers, etc.
 Hearing is essential for safety reasons; and to communicate with employees, supervisors, managers, vendors, suppliers and customers via conversation, group meetings, and/or phone conferences
 Ability and willingness to travel domestically/international as required