Manufacturing Technician- Assembly

Summary:

The Manufacturing Technician will be a key team member responsible for the manufacturing process. They will interpret and produce work from complex product drawings, manuals, specifications & work instructions to produce high-quality reciprocating gas engines. They may be required to perform and/or support all functions of the manufacturing of gas engines. They will do this in compliance with our Environmental Health & Safety standards.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform complex mechanical and/or electrical assembly of all products and sub-assemblies on all engine product types to ensure the product meets customer specifications.
• Perform various machine set-ups and adjustments and operate assembly equipment for all assembly operations required for all product lines to deliver a quality product to our customer.
• Set-up, operate, adjust and maintain all tools and equipment used in the assembly process.
• Ensure first person quality of all processes to minimize escaped defects reaching the test cells and or customer.
• Complete the electrical configuration of generator set engines to enable electrical testing.
• Perform critical quality inspection using a variety of inspection methods including first article/piece inspection, final inspection and conduct dimensional inspections using appropriate measuring tools.
• Complete inspection reports and document non-conformities and support root cause analysis to prevent and improve assembly processes.
• Calibrate gauges and measuring equipment and perform general maintenance and repair of hand tools, specialized tools, equipment and fixtures.
• Follow maintenance schedules and perform equipment inspections to ensure proper and safe operation.
• Provide coaching and expertise to other team members by sharing expertise and working as a team to meet common business objectives.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to drive efficiency and cost savings.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High school diploma and a combination of relevant experience.
• Basic technical aptitude including but not limited to computers, math, assembly, fabrication, and general manufacturing principles.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours/shifts.
• Ability to meet physical and cognitive demands assessment.
• Ability to lift a minimum weight of 40 lbs.

Desired Characteristics:

• Team player who is accountable for team’s success: delivering business targets and responsibility for decisions and outcomes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to give and receive feedback.
• Willingness to learn new skills and perform a variety of tasks and roles within the manufacturing process and teach and coach other team members.
• Ability to work in a self-directed environment.
• Auto-mechanic experience an asset