Process Technician I - 3rd Shift

Northwire, Inc.; Town of Osceola (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwire, Inc. in Osceola, WI, designs and manufactures custom, made-to-order products for diverse industries.

This full-time, non-exempt role provides technical support for operators, sales and engineering on machine, equipment, and material processing. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED (technical degree preferred) and manufacturing experience, with emphasis on problem solving, lean practices, and process improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED. Technical degree preferred.
• 5 years manufacturing experience preferred. Wire and cable manufacturing experience desired.
• Training in problem solving skills (PDCA).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for operators explaining operation of equipment and material handling safety.
• Collaborate with Sales and Operations on process and quality improvements.
• Equipment updates and improvements.
• Communicate with Production, Sales and Management.
• Participate in daily meetings and reporting.
• Apply 5s+1 in assigned area and common areas.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical ability

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

MS applications

Engineering/Sales vocabulary

Report writing

Ability to recognize problems

Lean manufacturing

Process knowledge

English Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical degree preferred

Tools

MS applications

Job description

Location: Osceola, WI

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Classification: Full-Time Non-exempt

Department: Engineering

Summary/Objective

Fast-paced and rapidly changing, Northwire designs and manufactures custom, made-to-order products for a diverse range of industries. Successful TEAM members will need to demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, a positive attitude and exacting attention to detail. This position provides technical support for operators, sales and engineering on machine, equipment, and material processing.

Essential Functions

• Provide technical support for operators explaining and demonstrating the operation of equipment, material processing, and safety in material handling
• Collaborate with Sales and Operations on process and quality improvement to ensure the delivery of high quality products that exceed customer expectations
• Equipment updates
• Improves processing of equipment
• Actively communicates with Production, Sales and Management
• Participates in daily meetings
• Produces reporting as needed
• Practice the 5's+1 methodology on the assigned area and common areas
• All other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

• Proactively ensure a safe working environment for Team member and guests
• Live and model the Vision, Mission Quality and Safety Policies
• Create a culture of performance as evidenced by continual improvement in Safety, Quality, Innovation and attaining company sales revenue and earnings growth targets
• Create a learning organization that can adapt to changing market needs
• Abide by Code of Ethics for Professional Conduct, utilizing appropriate behavior in situations requiring ethical decisions and maintaining absolute confidentiality
• Support the delivery high quality products and services that exceed customer expectations

Competencies

• Problem solving
• Analytical ability
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• MS applications
• Engineering/Sales vocabulary
• Report writing
• Ability to recognize problems
• Lean manufacturing
• Process knowledge
• English Proficiency Level: C1 (Advanced)

Required Education And Experience

High School Diploma or GED. Technical degree preferred.

5 years manufacturing experience preferred. Wire and cable manufacturing experience desired. Training in problem solving skills (PDCA).

Professional Requirements

N/A

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if Applicable)

N/A

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the TEAM Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

Working within an air-conditioned production/manufacturing environment. Walking surfaces are cement flooring with anti-fatuige mats. Must be able to work in a standard office environment with shared desk areas, seated for extended periods of time. PPE required: Steel toe shoes and safety glasses.

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, walk, and bend. Must be able to work onsite.

Expected Hours Of Work

Flexible schedule and willingness to work extended hours as needed to complete work as required. Must be able to work overtime as required.

Travel

Minimal travel may be expected for this position.

Relocation

None required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northwire, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V