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Retech Systems LLC Machine Operator / Production Technician in Buffalo, New York
Machine Operator / Production Technician
Buffalo, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=683+Northland+Ave+Buffalo+NY+USA+14211)
Description
/ The Machine Operator works with the Production Supervisor on operation, documentation, and care of furnace equipment. Informing supervisors of changes and discrepancies within the furnace processes.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
/ Mechanical Assembly and repair of furnace equipment.
/ Operate all Furnace equipment as needs require.
/ Loading and unloading of all powder furnaces and equipment.
/ Routine cleaning, care of machines, gages, and other equipment used.
/ Use of hand, powered, and pneumatic tools.
/ Inspect and/or sort powder from totes as required.
/ Verification and use of measurement devices (calipers, micrometers, gauges), indicators and weight scales.
/ Compaction of powder or elements using press and die.
/ Advise supervisor, R&D, or Engineering of any part, equipment, and process difficulties.
/ Inform supervision of out-of-tolerance conditions.
/ Follow all instructions as provided on process control plans and reference documents.
/ Follow all established safety regulations and procedures.
/ Audit products, processes, and documentation at machines and furnace as required by existing control plans.
/ Complete necessary records both written and electronic.
/ Record keeping (SPC charts, Production Reports, Product Routers, etc.)
/ Participates in ongoing training and continuous improvement activities.
/ Troubleshoot real-time processing issues.
/ Required to periodically operate lifting equipment (fork truck, jib crane, etc.)
/ Responsible for maintaining an organized clean work area.
/ Ability to follow instruction and work well in collaborative environment.
/ Packaging, labeling, and generating shipper documentation of produced materials.
/ Perform other duties as assigned.
/ 1st shift with possibility of 2nd and 3rd shifts: Monday to Friday.
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
/ Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
/ Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
/ Ability to read and interpret standard/safe operating procedures (SOP) as well as control plans.
/ Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of
/ managers, clients, customers, and the public.
/ Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
/ Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
/ Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
/ Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
/ To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Design software; Development software; Internet software; Manufacturing software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
Education and Experience:
/ High school diploma or equivalent.
/ 2 years of experience (Manufacturing preferred).
Personal Skills/Attributes required for the Position:
/ Versatile and willing to help the manufacturing team while also putting safety as a top priority.
/ Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both internal and external customers.
/ Exceptional organization skills with attention to detail.
/ Ability to be proactive and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
/ Detail-orientated with ability to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment.
/ Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
/ Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
/ Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Physical Demands:
/ The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, hear and talk.
/ The employee is frequently required to use hands.
/ The employee occasionally will be required to reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
/ The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
/ Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.
/ This position may be required to work long hours extending into the weekends on some occasions.
/ May need to travel for short or extended trips as needed.
/ Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary Description
$20.00 - $24.00 Per Hour Depending on Experience