Machine Technician 1 - Expander

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.