Description:
Summary: Develops, implements, and maintains optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with company policies and procedures.

• Recommends, implements, and leads improvements to production processes, methods, and controls.
• Identify poor preforming jobs and conduct time studies to propose suggested changes.
• Draws parts in SolidWorks from customer PDF drawings.
• Coordinate procurement and installation of equipment essential for manufacturing operations, focusing on items such as workstations, tables, and other necessary improvements.
• Serve as a technical expert and supportive resource for the shop team, aiding in problem-solving, process optimization, and skill development.
• Participate in 5S activities to ensure a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Provides support for the engineering team and completes special projects as assigned.
• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
• Performs root cause analysis on issues that arise in the manufacturing department.
• Completes and maintains all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
• Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain department housekeeping standards.
  This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.
  Requirements:
  Education and/or Experience: Technical Diploma or Associates degree, or three to five years’ relevant experience, or equivalent combination of both education and experience preferred.

Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret blueprints, customer specifications, general business periodicals, and technical procedures.
• Ability to prepare reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, and other employees of the organization.
• Flexible, self-motivated, trustworthy and a team player.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of trigonometry and algebra.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to operate a computer, a variety of small hand tools and precision measuring devices.
• Advanced understanding of CAD systems.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The phrases “occasionally,” “regularly,” and “frequently” correspond to the following definitions: “Occasionally” means up to 1/3 of working time, “regularly” means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and “frequently” means 2/3 and more working time).

• Occasionally lift or move up to 70 pounds.
• Repetitive fine motor movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists performing tasks such as typing, writing, and moving computer mouse.
• Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines, and inspect parts produced.
• Frequently working on foot, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail bending and stooping.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee works in a factory environment and is occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. He/she is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is loud