Manufacturing Engineering Technician

When it comes to work, we know you want more than a job. You want the opportunity to learn and grow, to be recognized for your efforts and accomplishments, to be treated with respect and have a sense of pride and belonging. Thatâ??s what a career at Lozier is all about. Our future success relies on the same thing thatâ??s carried us for more than 65 years â?? a committed team of employees working together to achieve goals and provide our customers with the best product in the industry.

POSITION SUMMARY:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Champion Lozierâ??s Mission, Vision, and Core Values by demonstrating the behaviors that contribute to Lozierâ??s success.
• Work safely in a Manufacturing environment.
• Assist manufacturing Engineers in implementation of products and/or processes. Could include, but not be limited to, executing portions of project from start to finish, assisting in documentation.
• Work with contractors and vendors to complete projects on schedule and within budget.
• Work with vendors for coordination and implementation of maintenance needs.
• Establish precise timelines for defined projects and complete within these timelines.
• Responsible for the successful completion of projects with clearly defined goals and scope, working closely with engineers for guidance and assistance.
• Develop and write appropriation requests (AR).
• Responsible for the routine attainment of parts and supplies needed for maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities.
• Assist maintenance and manufacturing engineers with electrical troubleshooting.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings, and completing assignments.
• Ability to work and interact well with others.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Order parts from vendor and maintain a good working relationship with suppliers.
• Key work orders and print preventative maintenance (PM) orders (variable depending on location).
• Expedite the receipt of critical parts through to delivery to the end user (variable depending on location).
• Analyze need for spare parts, and sets inventory level for same.
• Approve and document purchases in accordance with company and departmental purchasing policies.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school degree or equivalent.

Experience: Minimum 1 year engineering or manufacturing experience or working towards an engineering/technical degree, preferred.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of and experience in applying work analysis and measurement techniques. Proven ability to perform work samplings and summarize conclusions. Proven ability to develop costs/methods comparisons, break-even points, etc., and recommend and implement a course of action.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process capabilities and understanding of process flows.
• Working knowledge of equipment and machinery terminology (roller bearing, needle bearing, bushing, reducer ratios, horsepower, etc).
• Intermediate organizational skills, including ability to maintain inventories in orderly fashion on a continuous basis.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks
• Ability to read prints and determine how to produce a part within Lozier manufacturing capabilities at the least cost. Ability to develop product cost information, labor and material for comparison purposes.
• Good written and verbal communication skills. Good basic drafting ability.
• Good mathematical skills and knowledge of or ability to learn basic statistical applications.
• Experience with metal fabrication, Resistance and MIG Welding, and sheet metal fabrication
• Must be assertive and capable of making routine decisions independently.
• Ability to develop proper time per product or process based on existing procedures and process documentation for use in capacity and space planning.
• Ability to properly document Bills of Material and manufacturing processes.
• Basic skill level in Autocad and/or inventor.
• Basic skill level in Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Skills:

• The ability to troubleshoot ladder logic in RSLogix500/5000 and GE Proficy.
• The ability to program new PLC sequences for machine upgrades or reliability improvements.
• The ability to troubleshoot servo motion problems on AB and GE platforms. Ultra3000 and Kinetix Servos.
• The ability to program and troubleshoot Fanuc and Yaskawa robots.

SPECIAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Lozier reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way desired and the essential job functions may be modified to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Successful completion of pre-hire drug screen and post offer background screen is required to obtain employment. Continued employment remains on an â??at-willâ? basis.

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