Mechanical Process Technician

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: 

This position is responsible for providing hands-on leadership including but not limited to operation, troubleshooting and continuous improvement of mechanical, electro-mechanical (including programming), and chemical production processes involved in manufacturing operations.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Monitor and trouble-shoot manufacturing process performance to maintain optimum process efficiency, quality, and safety.  

• Routine programming of software-based equipment (CNC/PLC/Robotics/Automation) and vendor engagement/management for such as required 

• Lead and/or participate in creating mechanical assembly fixtures using CAD software. 

• Provide leadership for assembling, testing and qualifying computer stitch pallets. Make modifications to stitch programs as required. 

• Conduct in process quality tests to ensure processes meet requirements.  

• Design and execute trials for experiments to validate process performance.  

• Assemble & build new or modified equipment in accordance with drawings or instructions. 

• Prepare documentation and instructional materials as needed to support operator training for production equipment and processes as well as conducting training as needed. 

• Liaison with 3rd party vendors to facilitate equipment builds, installation and repairs. 

• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives for safety, quality and efficiency. 

• Effectively collaborate and communicate with all internal and external team members.