Process Technician 2nd Shift

Danfoss; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th salary

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss Power Solutions Team in Ames, IA is hiring a 2nd Shift Process Technician (Assembly Team) to manage assembly from set-up to testing. You will monitor and troubleshoot equipment powering hydrostatic pumps, motors, and components.

You will support line operations, implement process improvements, and work with engineering, maintenance and other functions to enhance safety and quality.

Qualifications

• AA degree or technical school with 6 months related experience.
• Desire for a 4-year degree in relevant engineering fields.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and manufacturing process knowledge.
• Familiarity with quality tools (PPAP, PFMEA, Gauge R&R, 8D, Fishbone).
• Computer skills including Office, PLCs, CAD modeling.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical equipment in assembly.
• Provide line support and escalate manufacturing issues affecting safety and quality.
• Troubleshoot daily issues and reduce recurrence with training and visuals.
• Assist in implementing process changes and shop-floor problem solving.
• Gather data, time studies, and communicate ideas to improve results.
• Help design and implement manufacturing controls, like Poka-Yokes.
• Lead or assist on tactical implementation projects.
• Collaborate with Process Engineers, Maintenance, Controls and other teams.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Manufacturing processes

Problem solving tools

Customer service mindset

Reading schematics

Diagnostics with tools

Education

AA degree or technical school equivalent

4-year degree in Industrial Tech/Industrial Eng/Mfg Eng or ME/AgE

Tools

Microsoft Office

PLC

Test stand

CAD modeling

Job description

The Impact You’ll Make

Want to be a part of a company that invests in our employees and works towards a more sustainable future? Then now is a great time to join our Danfoss Power Solutions Team in Ames!

The Impact You’ll Make

Want to be a part of a company that invests in our employees and works towards a more sustainable future? Then now is a great time to join our Danfoss Power Solutions Team in Ames!
We have an immediate opportunity for a 2nd Shift Process Technician (Assembly Team) to join us at our Ames, Iowa location. The Process Technician will be responsible for the assembly process in assembly cells from set-up to testing.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Monitors & trouble shoots electrical & mechanical equipment used in the assembly process to build hydrostatic pumps, motors, and components
• Provide line support for the assembly cell and is the next level of escalation after the cell expert for manufacturing issues related to safety and process quality
• Troubleshooting daily issues and eliminating issues from recurring by giving others the tools resolve the issues themselves, using visual aids, SOP's, training, etc.
• Assist in the daily activities of implementing process changes and problem solving on the shop floor
• Assists in the prove-out of new processes and process changes by gathering data, time studies, making observations about the process, and communicating ideas to improve results
• Help design and implement manufacturing controls, such as Poka-Yokes on assembly lines
• Leads or assists on tactical implementation projects
• Works closely with the Process Engineers, Maintenance, Controls, Calibration, as well as other support functions

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of an AA degree or equivalent from Technical School; and 6 months related experience on Danfoss products. Desire for 4-year degree in Industrial Technology, Industrial Engineering, Mfg. Engineering or ME/AgE
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing processes, process aids, and poke yokes
• Working knowledge of quality/problem solving tools (PPAP, Capability studies, PFMEA, Gauge R&R, 4-Step, 8D, Fishbone)
• Computer skills, (Microsoft Office, PLC, test stand, CAD modeling)
• Familiarity with TPM and SMED techniques
• Customer Service mindset and the ability to stay calm under pressure are necessary traits.
• Ability to read electric and hydraulic schematics, ability to understand complex hydraulic systems
• Ability to utilize diagnostic equipment (e.g., measurement devices for current, pressure, flow, temperature, torque, etc.)
• Excellent safety record and approach to behavioral based safety using proper PPE are requirements.
• Able to interact with all levels of organization (Shop floor to Management)

What You’ll Get From Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

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