Technical Associate

Duration                       : 12 Months 

Total Hours/week        : 40.00

Client: Medical Device Company

Job Category: Industrial 

Level Of Experience: Entry Level

Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens Or GC Holders Only)

Description:

Technical Associate

8AM - 8PM (3-2-2-3 Schedule) - 1 for E Shift & 1 for G Shift

• STRONG MECHANICAL SKILLS REQUIRED
  Eye exam will be required contingent upon a hire. This role requires 20/30 vision with or without corrective lenses; and/or the successful completion of a color vision exam.
  Position Description
• JOB SUMMARY (Briefly describe the job’s primary purpose or contribution to the department or organization)
• Set-up, operate, optimize, changeover/troubleshoot, and maintain assigned departmental production equipment. 
• Responsible for meeting/exceeding production standards, maintaining product quality, minimizing/preventing equipment downtime, and sustaining budgeted waste levels on a daily basis.

Roles & Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Has detailed operational knowledge of the equipment to the point that he/she can operate within specified quality/quantity limits.
• Sets up and debugs equipment to the specifications listed in specifications, plant policies, and Department Procedures. Deviations from these specifications must be cleared with the supervisor or Engineering
• Maintains equipment in working order to produce product within specified quality and quantity limits; adjusting, troubleshooting, cleaning and repairing as necessary.
• Is responsible for maintaining equipment logs for each piece of equipment, recording pertinent information about downtime and maintenance problems. Must have clear and legible handwriting.
• Repairs equipment within his/her capability and reports major problems to supervisor. Assists the Maintenance Department, LTA/Production Mechanic or Manufacturing Technician in major repairs.
• Performs preventative maintenance on the equipment as specified in the plant preventative maintenance (PM) program or as needed for smooth operation.
• Requires mechanical ability and knowledge of proper use of tools, proper troubleshooting and set up procedures,
  and machine blueprint reading.
• Starts up equipment and ensures proper functioning of machines and control panel. Monitors / replenishes component inventories and ensures all safety guards are in position and functional.
• Checks and cleans part tracks to ensure free travel of all component parts.
• Notifies material handler if part supplies run low.
• Shuts machine cycle off when a jam occurs and after clearing the jam, restarts the machine cycle.
• Maintains accurate production and downtime records (logbooks).
• Maintains a neat and orderly production environment.
• Continually monitors in-process quality, addressing issues as needed to prevent product holds. Performs and documents all required Q.C. checks. Runs all required process challenges.
• Observes all safety and environmental procedures and Quality System Requirements (QSR).
• Supports upstream and downstream operations.
• Performs rework as required.
• Able to function in a team environment.

Experience Required

• ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor and required to support the needs of the business.

Skills & Certifications

• Competencies:
• Action Oriented
• Continuous & Versatile Learning
• Drive for Results
• Process Effectiveness
• Teamwork
• Accept personal responsibility

Eligibilities & qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Vocational/Technical School (Curriculum: Industrial Maintenance/Basic Mechatronics Technology) Required