Set-up Technician

Set-up Technician Position

The Set-up Technician position provides daily assistance to the Lead Set-up Technician while performing line operations and line set-ups to assure production objectives are achieved while emphasizing safety, product quality, and efficiency of both setups and production. 

Primary Position Objectives:

• Assist Lead Set-up Technician with expander set-ups and die changes
• Verify and obtain the required top and bottom dies and cam for set-up (if needed)
• Assist Lead Set-up Technician with troubleshooting lines to resolve production problems
• Assist Lead Set-up Technician in completing daily line inspection and lubrication of equipment (expander, flattener, leveler, etc.)
• Assist Lead Set-Up Technician with material movement and record keeping (Arbor coils, removal of finished skids from the line, coordinate with Material Handler on material storage)
• Ensure customer’s specifications and requirements are met as documented on work orders (including part, processing, and packaging requirements)
• Perform pre-run and in-process inspections to meet customer specifications 
• Complete required paperwork (work order, inspection sheet, move tags, and coil tags) and accurate labor reporting (scan into and out of jobs, including set up)
• Familiarity with and strict adherence to all safety hazards prevention methods with assigned equipment lines (Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, PPE, etc.)
• Participate in continuous improvement projects for production and to maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace
• Complete Line Technician Objectives when required (see position description below)
• Perform other shop duties as assigned
• Reports to Production Manager and/or Lead Set-Up Technician
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Forklift certification
• Knowledge of all ISO Procedures and work instructions for operations.
• Knowledge and ability to set up and run all types of high speed and/or general fab expanders and secondary equipment
• Knowledge of material types and selection for the work order (type and gauge of material)
• Ability to read and understand calipers, micrometer, and/or tape measure to measure part dimensions and thickness
   

Required Skills/Competencies:

• High School diploma or GED
• Intermittent standing, walking, and unassisted lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Good communication with co-workers and supervision
• Strong work ethic and ability to solve problems