Lean Manufacturing Technician

Ashcroft Brand; Stratford; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Stratford, Ontario is seeking a hands-on technician to lead lean and Six Sigma process improvement projects. You will be responsible for assembling workstations and coordinating the procurement of necessary tools and equipment. Ideal candidates have at least two years of experience in similar roles, are trade school graduates or hold an Associate’s Degree, and possess good communication skills. The role offers a dynamic environment focused on efficiency and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience as a maintenance or assembly technician.
• Knowledge of hydraulics/pneumatic systems required.
• Understanding of safety and ergonomic principles.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and organize workstations for efficiency.
• Coordinate procurement of tools and fixtures.
• Establish and follow Total Productive Maintenance schedules.

Skills

Lean principles

Six Sigma practices

Assembly skills

Blueprint interpretation

Hydraulics knowledge

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Trade School diploma

Associate’s Degree

Job description

Responsible for the implementation of lean and six sigma process improvement projects. This position is “hands on” and mechanically inclined to bridge the gap between existing work stations and practices, to new and improved work stations and practices. The position requires the ability to build new workstations as recommended and train new lead people on operational logistics.

Responsibilities

• Assembles, sets up and organizes the workstations in the cells.
• Collects workstation related information such as equipment, services, tools and fixtures.
• Coordinates in procuring/fabricating the tools and fixtures and other workstation related equipment.
• Helps set up material and parts kanbans.
• Establishes Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) schedules and follows up on uptimes on the machines/ equipment involved in the project.
• Coordinates and helps in kaizen projects (5‑S, workstation reorganization, etc.).
• Performs other tasks related to Lean/Six Sigma projects, depending upon the type of project, i.e., office, safety, ergonomic, etc.

Requirements

• Trade School graduate minimum. Associate’s Degree preferred;
• Two or more years’ experience in a maintenance or assembly technician role in a manufacturing environment with experience in a lean environment preferred;
• Basic knowledge of lean/six sigma practices and principles;
• Ability to assemble workstations with good knowledge of blueprints, tools and fixtures;
• Good working knowledge of hydraulics/ pneumatic systems;
• Ability to create and follow work instructions;
• Ability to coordinate with suppliers in procuring tools and items related to workstation organization;
• Ability to identify and assist with implementation of lean / CI projects.
• Knowledge of safety and ergonomic principles (proactive vs reactive with EHS standards)
• This person should be a team player with good communication skills

Ashcroft Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
EOE AA M/F/Veteran/Disability

Please note: The position requires U.S. Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident or granted Asylee/Refugee
status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

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