HV Process Technician

Job Summary

Responsibilities

• Hands-on individual contributor role responsible for the successful assembly and building of products to meet customer requirements and expectations.
• Perform basic, routine manufacturing process operations such as monitoring of dispensing of raw materials, line clearances, basic analytics.
• Maintain machine uptime, perform any fault clearing and clear stoppages on automated equipment.
• Troubleshoot and identify potential solutions for mechanical errors, safety issues or general operating inefficiencies within the production processes.
• Use human machine interfaces (HMIs) to identify alarms and correct line stoppages.
• Report issues encountered to the Manufacturing supervisor to eliminate future production problems. 
• Carries out equipment inspections and generates emergency, corrective, or preventative work orders as needed in the Work Order CMMS system.
• Perform preventive maintenance/maintenance activities to support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Identify and support continuous improvement projects (e.g., cost reduction, efficiency improvements, etc.).
• Partner with cross-functional teams to help drive improvement opportunities.
• Assist and support Maintenance with troubleshooting and repairing of all manufacturing equipment.
• Assist Controls Engineers with the troubleshooting and repairing of all manufacturing equipment. 
• Assist in the review of documentation for assigned areas (i.e. procedures, job plans, logs, area audits and other records as needed).
• Participate when required in Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and work instruction reviews.
• Data entry into Plex and multiple platforms.
• Assist with specification development for machinery and equipment.
• Support other Manufacturing and Engineering areas as required.
• Assist as training resource on manufacturing tasks and equipment use.
• Oversight of equipment/process validation protocols independently.
• Support weekend and off-shift work as required.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Adhere to and support compliance with ergonomic guidelines.
• Follow and adhere to all safety procedures and protocols. 
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. 
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

Position Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Associates degree or college studies in a related field (mechanical or electrical engineering, etc.) or prior experience in high voltage/electrical component handling/battery manufacturing is preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of manufacturing experience required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of ABS manufacturing experience preferred.
• Mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic/hydraulic troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics and prints.
• Ability to use test & measurement equipment such as multimeters, calipers, micrometers, etc.
• Advanced mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs and Electrical Control systems.
• Working knowledge of quality systems such as ISO 9001. 
• Able to work in a flexible team environment.
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Word/Excel/SharePoint is preferred.
• Must be available to work various shift schedules; may need to work overtime.
• Ability to travel domestically as required.

Key Competencies

• Working Safely: Creates a generative safety culture. Aware of potential risks and threats in the workplace. 
• Focuses on Quality: Drives work results with a quality focus on actions and results. 
• Communications: Exchanges thoughts, feelings, and information effectively.
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish team goals and organizational objectives.
• Delivers Results: Achievement-oriented, feeling a sense of urgency to reach goals on time, if not before. 
• Continual Improvement: Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services, while keeping a focus on sustainability. Constantly looking for incremental improvements in work processes and results. 

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Able to complete physically demanding work.
• May be required to travel to and navigate a variety of locations.
• Excellent depth perception and reaction time.
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, and stretching.
• Must be able to bend, lift, stretch, stoop, push, pull, stand, and carry as needed to inspect, service, and operate machinery, equipment, and gauges.
• Must be able to maintain attention for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines and inspect parts produced.
• Must have good hand/eye coordination.
• Ability to maintain single-task focus and situational awareness.
• The noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud.
• The ability to respond quickly to sounds.
• The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.
• May be required to recognize small numbers, letters, symbols, colors on prints, and/or operate field instruments/equipment.

Why Join Us

Benefits Overview

• Paid time off includes 4 weeks, 15 holidays, and parental leave.
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.
• Company provided 401K savings plan with matching contributions to help you save for retirement.
• Voluntary benefits offerings.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Referral program.
• Employee development and career growth opportunities.

About Us

The Location – Springboro, OH

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