Process Technician I - 1st shift

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc. in Wisconsin seeks a skilled material handler/operator to inspect and safely operate overhead cranes and lifting devices, move aluminum loads along the anodizing line, and follow process specifications.

The role requires attention to safety, ability to read instructions, communicate clearly, and collaborate with line personnel to maintain smooth production flow; prior crane experience preferred but not required, with training provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent education.
• Prior overhead-crane, rigging, material-handling, metal-finishing, or anodizing-line experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and safely operate the overhead crane, controls, rigging, racks, and lifting devices; report defects and remove unsafe equipment from service.
• Move balanced and secured aluminum loads through the anodizing line within rated capacities, required clearances, and established communication procedures.
• Follow work instructions, production schedules, and process specifications to set current, voltage, cycle time, and tank sequence.
• Monitor tank chemistry and operating conditions; perform required testing, authorized additions, documentation, and corrective actions.
• Inspect finished parts and process equipment, record production and quality results, and promptly report abnormalities.
• Coordinate with line personnel, Quality, Maintenance, Waste Treatment, and supervision to maintain safe and efficient production flow.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Overhead-crane operation

Rigging training

Load handling

Safety awareness

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

• Inspect and safely operate the overhead crane, controls, rigging, racks, and lifting devices; report defects and remove unsafe equipment from service.
• Move balanced and secured aluminum loads through the anodizing line within rated capacities, required clearances, and established communication procedures.
• Follow work instructions, production schedules, and process specifications to set current, voltage, cycle time, and tank sequence.
• Monitor tank chemistry and operating conditions; perform required testing, authorized additions, documentation, and corrective actions.
• Inspect finished parts and process equipment, record production and quality results, and promptly report abnormalities.
• Coordinate with line personnel, Quality, Maintenance, Waste Treatment, and supervision to maintain safe and efficient production flow.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Skills Requirements

• Ability to complete required overhead-crane and rigging training and demonstrate safe operation.
• Ability to judge distance and clearance and safely position loads around tanks, equipment, and personnel.
• Ability to read work instructions, identify abnormal conditions, perform basic calculations, and accurately document results.
• Strong safety awareness, attention to detail, basic computer skills, and effective communication.

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent education and experience.

Experience Requirements

• Prior overhead-crane, rigging, material-handling, metal-finishing, or anodizing-line experience is preferred but not required. Equivalent related training or manufacturing experience will be considered. Company qualification on assigned crane and lifting equipment is required before independent operation.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull material and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. (23 kg), with assistance or approved handling equipment used for heavier or awkward loads.
• Ability to stand and walk on concrete and perform frequent reaching, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and handling of controls throughout an 8-12-hour shift.
• Ability to maintain the visual attention, depth perception, hand-eye coordination, and situational awareness necessary to control suspended loads and verify clear travel paths.
• Ability to work around moving equipment, suspended loads, open process tanks, wet surfaces, heat, fumes, and chemicals while following required safeguards and work practices.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, which may include safety glasses, face shield, chemical-resistant gloves and clothing, safety footwear, and hearing protection, for the duration required by the task or area.

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