Production Technician II - Blind Products (2nd Shift)

Job Summary               

Responsible for the production of parts meeting print and specification requirements.  Also responsible for the care and maintenance of equipment.  Must function as a tooling readiness specialist when directed by the Manufacturing Supervisor.  Train other operators, as required.  Must show by example a commitment to continuous improvement.

• Production of parts meeting drawing and specification requirements.

• Set-up and operation of equipment, as assigned.

• Perform statistical process control measurements and calculations.  Complete forms or computer entries as required.

• Order and maintain inventory levels of required tooling, gages and supplies.

• Participate in assuring team tooling and material readiness. (Assemble tooling set-up kits, stage raw materials and perform external setup tasks, as required) 

• Participate in setting and achieving team and individual productivity and quality targets.

• Participate with team in continuous improvement efforts.

• Perform machine inspections including daily, weekly and monthly preventative maintenance tasks.

• Perform shop floor housekeeping duties.

• Prepare daily production reports and forms.

• Train other operators as required.

• Ensure that all work activities are performed in accordance with established safety and environmental standards.

• Maintains full compliance with Company policies and procedures and conducts all activities in accordance with the Howmet Guide to Business Conduct.

• Demonstrates a knowledge of and commitment to learn manufacturing principles and techniques.

• Performs all work activities in accordance with safety and environmental standards. Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.   

• An associate’s degree in a technical field related to manufacturing, such as machining, is preferred.

• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience performing moderately complex mechanical work.
• Experience in assigned equipment set-up and operation.
• Ability to set-up and operate multiple equipment types (pin heading, sleeve heading, pin rolling, band annealing, drilling and/or assembly.) Ability to train operators in equipment set-up and operation.
• Ability to read and interpret product blueprints.
• Ability to use inspection gages and instruments.
• Good communications and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.