Machine Setup Technician - 3rd Shift Hamptonville, North Carolina

Lydech Thermal Acoustical Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lydech Thermal Acoustical Inc. in Kentucky is seeking a qualified maintenance technician to ensure safe, timely and efficient tooling changeovers on a manufacturing production line.

The role supports line setup, machine operation and adjustments throughout production runs. Responsibilities include coordinating die sets, communicating with shift leadership, and ensuring 6S standards while maintaining forklift certification.

Qualifications

• High School, GED or equivalent.
• 3 years maintenance experience.
• 1 year manufacturing experience - press experience strongly preferred.
• Hydraulic training strongly preferred.
• Crane certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily line die sets and tool changes meet production requirements.
• Review schedules and requirements for each production line.
• Coordinate line changes/die sets at shift start-up for maximum effectiveness.
• Change out dies and associated components as needed for line/machine changeovers.
• Provide production support including tool handling, gripper installation, and basic machine operation.
• Maintain 6S standards in all work areas and adhere to safety rules.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Press experience

Hydraulic training

Crane certification

Education

High School, GED or equivalent

Tools

Crane certification

Job description

The purpose of this position is to ensure the safe , timely and efficient change of tooling related components for a manufacturing production line /machine changeover. Position is expected to support production in other wide-ranging areas including but not limited to overall line set up, machine operation, and adjustments throughout the production run.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure daily line die sets and tool changes are sufficient to meet production requirements.
• Review schedules and requirements for each production line.
• Communicate with prior and incoming Team Leader/Shift Manager on schedule/die set changeover status and known priorities.
• Notify shift lead of unplanned downtime or risk of not meeting schedule/order requirements.
• Coordinate line changes/die sets at shift start-up and changes for maximum effectiveness.
• Change out dies and associated components as needed for line/machine changeovers.
• Production support as need ed , including but not limited to; Gripper install and adjustment, material adjustment, staging of changeover components, and machine operation .
• Die shop support as needed , including but not limited to ; t ransport and stag ing of tools to and from die shop , and clean ing of tools .
• Maintain all areas where equipment is being maintained to 6S standards.
• Work on other shifts for training purposes upon request.
• Report any unsafe acts or conditions.
• Must be able to attain and maintain forklift certification
• Must adhere to all company and location policies and safety rules
• Must be able to work extended hours when required
• All other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities Required for Consideration as a Candidate :

• High School, GED or equivalent
• 3 years maintenance experience
• 1 year manufacturing experience- press experience strongly preferred
• Hydraulic training strongly preferred
• Crane certification strongly preferred

I. Physical Requirements of this Position

How much on-the-job time is spent performing the following physical activities?

Physical Activity

Amount of Time

None

Standing

Walking

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel

Reach with hands and arms

Climb or balance

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Talk or hear

Taste or smell

In an average workday, the employee primarily performs: (Check one)

☒ Medium Work : Lifting 50 lbs. Maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of object weighing up to 25 lbs.

☐ Heavy Work : Lifting 100 lbs. Maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of object weighing up to 50 lbs.

Visual Acuity Requirements of this position including color, depth perception and field of vision (Check one)

☐ Close Vision: Clear vision at 20” or less.

☐ Distance Vision: Clear vision at 20’ or more.

☐ Peripheral Vision: Ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point.

☐ Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships.

☐ Ability to Adjust Focus: Ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.

☒ No special vision requirements.

Select the level of noise that is typical in the work environment for this job: (Check one)

☐ Quiet conditions: (Examples: private office)

☐ Moderate noise: (Examples: business office with computer printers, light traffic, test and clean room environments)

☒ Loud noise: (Examples: normal manufacturing conditions, fork truck and maintenance departments)

☐ Very loud noise: (Examples: jack hammer work and areas that exceed 85dB)

How much exposure to the following environmental conditions does this job require?

Environmental Conditions

Amount of Time

None

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)

Work near moving mechanical parts

Work in high, precarious places

Fumes or airborne particles

Toxic or caustic chemicals

Outdoor weather conditions

Extreme cold (non-weather)

Extreme heat (non-weather)

Risk of electrical shock

Work with explosives

Risk of radiation

Vibration

Work/job-related travel