Senior Manufacturing Technician-Tank Shop

 

The Senior Manufacturing Technician will serve as the technical and manufacturing expert providing guidance and assistance to employees in assigned area engaged in mechanical assembly, disassembly and installation tasks associated with manufacturing power transformers. Train employees in work instructions, skills, procedures, methods and techniques to correctly and safely perform all job tasks. Performs direct work demonstrating the ability to perform any of the various operations within the department.

THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Perform all of the Senior Manufacturing Technician duties and functions as needed.
• Assist with maintaining the workflow and ensure availability of proper materials and tools. Adjust workflow and assignments to meet manufacturing schedules as required.
• Guide communicates with and coordinates work teams in the assigned area.
• Provide directions to all co-workers when new situations or problems are discovered
• May determine operation sequences and methods where specifications are imprecise or vague.
• Assist supervisor with analyzing and resolving work problems or assists other technicians in solving problems and implementing corrective actions.
• Coordinate and conduct on-the-job training to assure all employees are properly trained prior to performing work or a job; coordinate cross-training and job rotation schedules with input from the Manufacturing Supervisor or Manager and Manufacturing Control to enhance employee knowledge.
• Confirm quality criteria is properly inspected, verified and documented during manufacturing to ensure product meets specifications, tolerances, prints and customers order requirements, identify and correct defects appropriately.
• Complete process check sheets, daily manufacturing sheets and ensure other daily reporting and paperwork are completed according to company procedures.
• Interpret and explain complex prints, specifications and work instructions to other technicians.
• Safely move, handle and store materials without damaging items or property.
• Follow and comply with standard work procedures and sequence of operations to consistently meet manufacturing standards for safety, quality, cost, and productivity.
• Perform TPM and preventative maintenance tasks on equipment and machines.
• Practice 6S and comply with all safety rules, guidelines and safe working practices.
• Safely operate material handling and lifting equipment such as overhead cranes, forklift, pallet jacks, motorized scissor lifts and work platforms.
• Understand and follow all appropriate Hyosung HICO policy and/or procedure.
• Further the goals and positive, professional image of Hyosung HICO.

 

EDUCATION/SPECIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• Associate degree in technical field or vocational/trade school certification, plus five years' prior manufacturing or manufacturing experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing policies, procedures and practices applicable to power transformer operations.
• Advanced experience reading manufacturing drawings/specifications, prints or work instructions.
• Developed math and geometry skills.
• Advanced knowledge in the use of basic industrial measuring tools.
• Developed skills and knowledge in the use of basic industrial measuring tools.
• Developed skills in the proper use of various hand and power tools.
• Developed computer skills with emphasis on MS Office and business systmes.
• Developed interpersonal skills including verbal, written and presentations skills.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION AND ENVIRONMENT FACTORS OF THE WORKPLACES:
• Ability to safety and correctly use hand and power tools and measurements devices.
• Ability to work at elevated heights and climb stairs.
• Ability to inspect work.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Ability to judge the quality of work produced compared to established standards, drawings, and instructions.
• Ability to operate powered equipment, such as fork truck and overhead crane.
• Ability to work in normal indoor temperatures.
• Stand and walk minimum 6-8 hours per day.
• Ability to sit, squat, bend, stretch, twist, crawl, kneel, and reach above the shoulders as required to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to work in restricted spaces.
• Ability to climb and work up to 20 feet off the ground for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to perform repetitive movement.
• Ability to use all applicable PEE including but not limited to hard hat, safety toe shoes, safety glasses, and glov