GENERAL FUNCTION:
The Manufacturing Process Technician is the primary technical resource for Digital Surfacing Technology. This position is a key resource in ensuring the success of all operational aspects, of the DST lines.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Acquires and maintains a detailed understanding of the products, processes and equipment required for digital surfacing.
· Demonstrates a high degree of discipline, integrity and work ethic to members of the team.
· Directs activities of operators and inspectors.
· Enforces process disciplines.
· Resolves process problems to affect minimum downtime and maximum process yields, while utilizing established problem solving methods, technical resources and by working with fellow associates, management, and outside vendors.
· Executes and completes daily production plans and schedules managing work flow, to ensure that hourly established production goals and standards are being met while maintaining high quality and low breakage.
· Controls the use of labor, process supplies and tools to meet plan budgets.
· Maintains supply inventory, process tooling, fixtures, and equipment to ensure proper functioning and optimum throughput at all times.
· Performs all necessary routine maintenance, including planning and tracking, utilizing maintenance management software. Assists Maintenance Technicians with teardown and rebuild of equipment.
· Assists in the development and execution of training plans in conjunction with DST production Manager.
· Maintains and reports production data, reports, logs, charts, or other tracking tools as required.
· Provides support and maintains open communication with facility management, engineering, and other staff.
· Performs or directs calibration of all equipment & tooling, maintaining documentation per ISO standards for all DST equipment and processes.
· Supports team, to consistently meet Key Operating Measures such as Quality Control, Breakage Cost/Rx, Equipment Utilization, Attendance, and On-time delivery.
· Demonstrates and utilizes continuous improvement techniques to exceed minimum standards.
· Assumes additional responsibilities and performs special projects as needed or directed.

Job Requirements:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITES
Position requirements include an Associates degree in a technical field or equivalent experience, and 5 years of progressive experience in a process or manufacturing technical role. Demonstrated competency, in the use of diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot, controls systems, robotics, and automated equipment. Competency in Windows based architecture and with Microsoft applications. Excellent written and verbal skills. Demonstrated ability to maintain a disciplined structured work environment. Experience in high volume lean manufacturing/continuous flow operations, training in a technical field and basic understanding of automation & process control logic preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Able to rotate from sitting and standing for long periods of time. Bend or twist as needed. Use of repetitive motion of hands and wrists as necessary. Lift up to 75 pounds.
Req. Code : 9767
Division/Department : Manufacturing/Distribution
% of Travel Required : 0-10%