Manufacturing Support Technician

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.​

Bradley is a leader in commercial washrooms and safety solutions. Celebrating over 100 years in business, we take pride in our work as a US manufacturer. With a culture focused on innovation, quality, and family, you will know your colleagues on a first-name basis in a friendly yet professional environment where your voice matters.

Here’s why you’ll love working at Bradley:

• Join a company where you'll meet passionate colleagues and partners from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Benefit from work schedules that fully support your work/life balance.
• Receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match, among other perks.

As a Manufacturing Support Technician, you will be responsible for providing support to corporate operational goals and objectives to enhance People, Quality, Velocity, and Cost, in both new and existing product support. You will also assist with set-up and fixture requirements for alternate methods of production of goods, identify, assist and/or lead implementation of areas for improvement. This is a 1st shift opportunity from 6:30 am – 3:00 pm.

You Will:

Production Support

• Address shop floor requests (suggestions, quality issues, scheduling)
• Provide CNC programming / nesting for production support
• Assist in training new employees
• Assist Manufacturing Engineers and Supervisors to focus on achieving daily PQVC goals
• Assist Quality in generating and processing of First Article Inspection Reports as needed
• Generate and revise operational method sheets for production
• Assist in processing Engineering Change Notices, Programming changes, routings, OMS sheets, Standard Work etc.
• Other related duties and projects as requested

CI Support

• Participate, assist, and lead safety initiatives, such as Risk Assessments, Job Safety Analysis, Safety Audits.
• Participate, assist, and lead kaizen/Kata to drive system and process improvement
• Determine root cause and corrective actions for production issues, such as Safety Concerns, Quality Concerns, and Productivity issues.
• Proficiently apply and train practical, team-based problem-solving methodology
• Create and utilize Standard Work as a basis for structured and organized daily routines
• Facilitate the adoption of continuous improvement as a way of life; foster positive culture change
• Support cooperation, teamwork, and positive working relationships across all functional areas
• Document, and identify and eliminate waste in manufacturing processes

• Conduct Gap Analysis and accurately communicate benefits of proposed or completed projects.
• Continuously develop skills and abilities in line with organizational goals

You Have:

• An Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of 3-5 years experience in manufacturing, fabrication, and tooling, and/or CNC programming
• Experience working with Microsoft Office
• Experience with AutoCAD/CAM, ProE, Virtual Gibbs or similar programs
• ISO knowledge or similar quality systems
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Exhibit and develop a high level of critical thinking skills
• Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet, professional manner
• Ability to work with vendors and employees at all levels of the organization promptly and professionally
• Knowledge and ability to train others in waste identification
• Proficiency with computer systems such as Office 365 and ERP Systems
• Experience with Timer Pro a Plus, as it can be used to redesign production areas/lines along with designing and entirely new line as part of NPD
• Basic understanding of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Physical Demands:

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