Process Technician

Leatherman Tool Brand; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Leatherman Tool Brand in Portland, OR is seeking a Manufacturing Process Technician to help optimize equipment and process workflows. You will improve change-overs, troubleshoot quality issues, and develop process documentation to support production lines.

The role requires a high school diploma with two years of technical training and three years of manufacturing experience, plus a solid understanding of Lean principles and SPC tools.

Qualifications

• Basic Lean principles and continuous improvement knowledge.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical manuals.
• Intermediate math and computer skills including MS Office.
• SolidWorks familiarity and basic tool setting.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates mastery of equipment, improves change-overs and efficiencies.
• Create and edit manufacturing process documentation.
• Maintain tooling levels and manage tooling to support production.
• Perform machine run-offs, Kaizen participation and process development.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Safety to ensure safe machinery interaction.
• Follow hazardous waste handling procedures and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Blueprint reading

SPC

Math skills

Education

High School diploma

Technical training

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Reports to Kevin Holloway Manufacturing Supervisor III

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 4:00am-2:30pm

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates Mastery and deep understanding of all equipment, machines and processes within assigned department. Improve change-over times and efficiencies.
• Possess advanced quality capability of processes and advanced troubleshooting skills of machine issues that involve quality, equipment set up, technical issues, etc.
• Create and edit manufacturing process documentation.
• Maintain appropriate tooling levels for support area utilizing min/max or kanban systems management.
• Order and manage tooling to support area production.
• Hold major role in process development in assigned department.
• Proficient at all Process Technician level I duties and expectations.
• Perform machine crash investigation in conjunction with manufacturing engineering.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Safety department to ensure safe interaction between operators and machinery and processes.
• Follows all company procedures and regulatory requirements for the handling, storage, labeling, and disposal of hazardous waste materials.
• Understands and complies with applicable federal, state (Oregon DEQ), and local regulations concerning hazardous materials and waste.
• Maintains appropriate documentation and labeling on all hazardous materials and containers.
• Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) as required when handling hazardous substances.
• Reports spills, unsafe conditions, or incidents involving hazardous waste to the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team immediately.
• Participates in hazardous waste and safety training provided by the company.

Additional Functions

• Performs employee development training and machinery certifications through collaboration with MFG Training Coordinator as needed.
• Performs new machine run-offs as needed.
• Support new tooling qualifications and adjust and modify tool settings on equipment due to wear, breakage, or quality issues as needed.
• Participate in Kaizen events and projects.
• Collaborates – Build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates effectively – Develop and deliver a variety of communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Cultivates innovation – Create new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Customer focus – Build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.
• Drives results – Consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances.
• Ensures accountability – Hold self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Instills trust – Gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Manages complexity – Make sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Optimizes work processes – Know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Resourcefulness – Secure and deploy resources effectively and efficiently.
• Self-development – Actively seek new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
• Tech savvy – Anticipate and adopt innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.

Experience and Education

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two years formal technical training and three year’s work experience in manufacturing environment or four years technical job experience required.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Ability to read, comprehend, speak and write English at a level to effectively utilize and interpret SDS’s, work instructions, technical manuals, OHSA and Federal
• Ability to effectively utilize intermediate shop math and intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Intermediate knowledge of blueprint reading required.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and basic problem-solving skills preferred.
• Intermediate mechanical knowledge required. Must be familiar with and able to set up and change over various types of equipment.
• Strong understanding of measuring devices such as micrometers, calipers and comparators.
• Must participate in and be successful with basic SolidWorks, machine shop ordering process.
• Participate in mechanical engineering mentor program including several fixture design projects.
• One year of formal technical training plus two years of manufacturing experience, or three years of technical job experience in a manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continually required to stand; walk; balance; use hands to finger, handle, grasp, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, some overhead. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs.; sit; climb; twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Working Conditions/Physical Hazards

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a production environment with regular exposure to noise, liquid grinding coolant mist and vapor, dust and lubricants managed through an exhaust system. Work area is well lit and air conditioned.

All employees are expected to adhere to Company safety policies and wear personal protective equipment when exposed to work areas or performing tasks where it is required.

The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be required for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this or similar positions and additional duties may be assigned.

LEATHERMAN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer
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