Manufacturing Technician A - PB West - 1st Shift

Briggs & Stratton; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton in Poplar Bluff, MO seeks a skilled technician to troubleshoot and repair plant production equipment and set up various production machines.

The role requires leadership, teamwork, and strong communication; you will work with engineers and vendors to resolve issues, maintain process charts, train staff, and uphold safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years of technical experience using mechanical, electrical and hydraulic skills.
• Knowledge of safety, quality and production standards.

Responsibilities

• Instructs, monitors and communicates requirements for safety, quality and production.
• Performs automation, robotics, and machine shop fabrication duties.
• Works with engineers and vendors to resolve complex process or equipment issues cost-effectively.
• Maintains statistical process charts, interpretation and trend-analysis to adjust processes to spec.
• Trains employees; assigns and directs work; provides performance feedback to supervisor; addresses complaints and resolves problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Advanced troubleshooting

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulic knowledge

Leadership

Teamwork & communication

Computer skills

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Tooling basics

Job description

Position Description

Uses advanced technical knowledge to troubleshoot and repair plant production equipment. Performs all duties associated with the setup of a variety of production equipment to produce quality products.

Job Responsibilities

• Instructs, monitors and communicates requirements for safety, quality and production


• Performs various duties relating to automation and robotics, machine shop fabrication


• Works closely with engineers and outside vendors to resolve complex process or equipment issues in a cost effective and timely manner


• Maintains statistical process charting, interpretation, and trend-analysis in order to perform process or equipment adjustments to bring parts into specification


• Trains employees; assigns and directs work; provides feedback to supervisor regarding employee work performance; addresses complaints and resolves problems


• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Skills Requirements

• Advanced troubleshooting skills using mechanical, electrical, hydraulic knowledge


• Skill and a basic knowledge of tooling practices and applications


• Demonstrated leadership skills


• Good teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills


• Computer skills


• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Education

High School diploma in equivalent education and experience

Experience Requirements

3 years of technical experience using mechanical, electrical and hydraulic skills

Physical & Environmental Requirements

May be required to lift or carry products, parts, and/or other materials of various sizes and weights. (Frequently 5 – 25 pounds), (Occasionally 25 – 75 pounds), (Rarely greater than 75 pounds)

Ability to stand and/or walk constantly over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling and/or reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

Ability to use power/vibrating tools over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

Ability to operate motorized vehicles over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

Exposure to noise levels for which hearing protection is required to be worn over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world's largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and turf care products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Billy Goat®, and Branco® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.

Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

Nearest Major Market

Poplar Bluff

Job Segment

Machinist, Maintenance, Fabrication, Electrical, Hydraulics, Manufacturing, Engineering