2nd Shift Process Technician – Assembly & Improvement

Danfoss GmbH; Ames, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th salary

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss in Ames, IA is seeking a Process Technician on 2nd shift to join the assembly team. You will manage setup, testing, and troubleshooting of hydrostatic pumps, motors, and components within assembly cells.

The role emphasizes applying process changes, data gathering, and implementing poka-yokes while collaborating with Process Engineers and maintenance. On-site work in a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• AA degree or equivalent from Technical School and 6 months related experience on Danfoss products.
• Desire for a 4-year degree in Industrial Technology, Industrial Engineering, Mfg. Engineering or ME/AgE.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing processes and poke yokes.
• Working knowledge of quality/problem solving tools (PPAP, Capability studies, PFMEA, Gauge R&R, 4-Step, 8D, Fishbone).

Responsibilities

• Monitors and troubleshoots electrical and mechanical equipment used in the assembly process to build hydrostatic pumps, motors, and components.
• Provide line support for the assembly cell and escalate manufacturing issues related to safety and process quality.
• Troubleshoot daily issues and prevent recurrence by providing tools, visual aids, SOPs, and training.
• Assist in daily activities of implementing process changes and problem solving on the shop floor.
• Assist in proving out new processes and process changes by gathering data and observing the process.
• Help design and implement manufacturing controls such as Poka-Yokes on assembly lines.
• Lead or assist on tactical implementation projects.
• Work closely with Process Engineers, Maintenance, Controls, Calibration, and support functions.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Quality/problem solving

Microsoft Office

Reading schematics

PLC

Education

AA degree or equivalent

4-year degree desirable in Industrial Technology / Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD modeling

Poka-yoke design

Gage R&R

PFMEA

SOPs training

Job description

Danfoss in Ames, IA is seeking a Process Technician on 2nd shift to join the assembly team. You will manage setup, testing, and troubleshooting of hydrostatic pumps, motors, and components within assembly cells.

The role emphasizes applying process changes, data gathering, and implementing poka-yokes while collaborating with Process Engineers and maintenance. On-site work in a safety-conscious environment.