1st shift Tech Support PVS

Wilson Tool Canada; Hugo (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson Tool Canada is seeking a Tech Support/Team Lead to provide continuous improvement and daily support to the Punch Value Stream. The primary focus is to solve problems with an advanced skillset to address and support technical issues in the Punch Value Stream.

You will lead start-up meetings, coaching and training, ensure standard work is followed, and mentor team members while sustaining metrics, quality, and 5S in a busy manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Continuous improvement mindset and problem solving
• Coaching and training team members
• Ability to run or learn all machines in the cell/value stream
• Capable of carrying projects through to completion
• Basic computer skills including MS Office, typing, 10 key, and internet navigation
• Willingness to learn Excel and SAP if needed

Responsibilities

• Support daily production and problem solving
• Lead start up meetings daily, CI meetings weekly, and follow Team Lead standard work
• Daily coaching, training, and support of team members
• Act as the primary trainer for the area, maintain department skills matrix to drive cross training program
• Audit jobs to confirm standard work is followed and up to date
• Sustainment of systems (metrics, standard work, quality, 5S, PDCA)
• Coach and mentor team members in Continuous Improvement methods and tools
• Run machines to cover for lost time or to allow STAR work by others
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Coaching/mentoring

Learning to run machines

Project completion

Communication

Computer skills

Tools

Excel

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Tech Support/Team Lead provides continuous improvement and daily support to their work area. The primary focus of the Team Lead is to help solve problems with an advanced skillset to address and support technical issues in Punch Value Stream.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support daily production and problem solving
• Respond to problems and needs, identify trends and solve issues that cause interruptions – Use PDCA as needed
• Lead start up meetings daily, CI meetings weekly, and follow Team Lead standard work
• Daily coaching, training, and support of team members
• Act as the primary trainer for the area, maintain department skills matrix to drive cross training program
• Audit jobs to confirm that the standard work is being followed and is current – make adjustments using team input
• Sustainment of systems (metrics, standard work, quality, 5S, PDCA, etc.)
• Coach and mentor team members in Continuous Improvement methods and tools
• Run machines to cover for lost time or to allow STAR work by others
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven success as a Machinist with Wilson Tool
• Passion for continuous improvement
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Must be able to run or have the capability of learning to run all machines in the cell/value stream.
• Capable of carrying projects through to completion.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and train team members
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft office, typing, 10 key, and internet navigation
• Ability to learn Excel and/or SAP if needed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Continuously lift, carry, push or pull up to 10 lbs.
• Rarely lift, carry, push, pull, move up to 20lbs
• Continuous exposure to indoor manufacturing environment
• Continuous exposure to moderate noise
• Continuously stand and walk throughout the workday
• Frequently performs cervical bends when checking progress or programming
• Frequently reach with hands and arms unilaterally and bilaterally; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel material
• Continuous requirement of specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to focus
• Continuously wear eye protection (Industry standard safety equipment is provided by the Company, and specific notice is posted in areas where safety equipment is required)

Definitions:

Continuous Frequent Occasional Rarely (5-8 hrs./shift) (2-5 hrs./shift) (Up to 2 hrs./shift) (Up to 48 minutes/shift)

JOB COMPETENCIES

• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word and writing clearly and concisely.
• Team Player - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals and work well in a team environment. Ability to recognize and show consideration for others.
• Problem Solving/Innovative - Ability to find a creative solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Inside, temperature controlled, well-lit, clean manufacturing environment

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time; 1st shift (7am-3pm)

COMPENSATION

Machinist or Advanced Machinists pay scales based on technical skill and job duties plus Tech Support premium.$29.58-$39.33 plus Tech Support Premium

Tech Support premium ranges from $.50 to $2.00 per hour based on individual performance to the established Tech Support competencies.

Wilson Tool is an EEO/AA employer: women, minorities, the disabled, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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