Manufacturing Project Technician

• Continually and proactively demonstrates strong leadership through training, motivating and developing other team members.
• Develop and implement training procedures.
• Train and develop new employees. This may require temporary assignment to other shifts.

• Completes changeover of machines for trial and acceptance runs.
• Monitors machines per control plan to ensure the process is running according to specification.
• Develops set-up records for each machine and products produced; submits article inspection parts to quality for approval.
• Possesses a high level of knowledge about all processes used throughout the department. This includes quality testing and reporting, emergency procedures, etc.
• Assembles equipment and tooling for scheduled trial runs.

• Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting and documenting as necessary.
• Possesses some knowledge about all equipment used throughout the manufacturing process. This includes machinery, auxiliary equipment, tooling, electrical components, controllers, relevant lab equipment, etc.
• Communicate any scheduling concerns with leadership and work to resolve any discrepancies.

• Attend meetings and report progress on assigned deliverables/tasks

• Formally communicates project information to Supervisor.
• Assists in presenting project information to managers and directors.
• Suggests equipment and tooling improvements based on project experience and results.
• Drives root cause analysis and proper corrective actions.

• Inspect tooling before and after trial or acceptance runs to ensure quality. Communicates any issues to the appropriate tooling department, quality and leadership as needed.
• Capable of performing preventative maintenance on all tooling including but not limited to: complete tear down, cleaning and greasing, visual and dimensional inspection, and complete assembly.
• Must be able to identify, assess root cause, communicate and recommend solutions to any tooling wear or damage.

• Maintain documentation on processing and tooling issues.
• Ensure company policies and guidelines are being followed.
• Recommend improvements to policies and procedures aimed at improving efficiency, safety, quality, etc.
• Ensures team members maintain a clean and safe work environment.

• Process and control any non-conformance defects with project parts.
• Update and maintain necessary documentation.

• Ensure a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform the 6S activities (sort, straighten, shine, standardize, sustain and safety) to organize and manage workstations.
• Cleaning and maintenance of project area, machinery, tooling, etc.
• Help ensure tooling is put away in the proper location.

• Attends operational and safety meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as required and/or assigned.
• Travel up to 50% of the time.

• May be required to work different shifts as needed.
• May be required to work / train in different manufacturing locations

• Knowledge of companies' policies and procedures regarding health and safety issues
• Ability to carry out instructions in written, verbal and diagram form
• Ability to prioritize and resolve problems
• Ability to comply with quality system procedures
• Proficient in MS Office suite
• Experience in SAP
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Good communication skills
• Ability to solve problems and make quick decisions
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to perform with superior service, reflecting a positive company image while sustaining a positive attitude with those you interact with; always going above and beyond to help others out, regardless of their position or department.
• Ability to adhere to the highest standards of quality while continually performing at the highest possible level.

• High School Education or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of technical manufacturing/tooling experience preferred
• Experience with establishing and maintaining effective working relationships (colleagues, vendors, customers, etc.)

• Base: $68,000 - $75,000 annually, based on specific compensable factors including, but not limited to education, work experience, and geographic market.
• Bonus: This role will be eligible for participation in a discretionary annual bonus program, pursuant to which an employee may be awarded a percentage of their salary based on the company's performance and their own individual performance.

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Wellness Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Voluntary Benefits (Life, AD&D, Disability)
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 7.5% company contribution
• Time Off Programs - 22 days Paid Time Off (PTO), 9 Company Holidays, 2 Volunteer Days

• Posting date: 08/29/2025
• The approximate application deadline for this job is: 09/22/2025

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