Production Technical Specialist

Quality Aluminum Acquisition LLC in; Hastings (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Hastings seeks a Production Technical Specialist focused on machinery adjustments to optimize production. The successful candidate will ensure quality output, perform machine maintenance, and have customer-focused competencies. Candidates should have relevant experience and a high school diploma or trade school background.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Competitive compensation

Generous 401(k) plan

Paid time off, including vacation

Hybrid & remote work opportunities

Educational reimbursement

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or trade school education.
• 5-8 years experience as a machine operator or equivalent combination.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents in English.

Responsibilities

• Changeover/adjust machinery to meet production demands.
• Conduct specialized preventative and general machine maintenance.
• Identify and resolve process and machinery issues.

Skills

Customer Focus

Integrity and Trust

Education

High school diploma or Trade School

5-8 years experience as a machine operator

Tools

Forklift License

Job description

Production Technical Specialist (Finance)

Production Technical Specialist (Finance)

Summary: The main goal of the production technician specialist is to change over/adjust machinery to meet production schedule demands. Position has no supervisory requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

-Changeover/adjust/run production on all machine/roll formers efficiently.
-Change over and adjust in time allotted per machine book.
-Read and interpret change over sheet.
-Set up and run a quality part with minimal scrap.
-Fully capable of press/Die set up.
-Identify and resolve problems in process, products and equipment/machines operating safely and at maximum efficiency.
-Resolve practice problems and deal with variety of concrete situation variables where limited standardization exists.
-Read and understand Machine book(s) to determine machine adjustments and material requirements. Provide feedback when machine book changes are required.
-Provide training to operators to maximize production (set-ups, change-overs, etc.) output when needed.
-Performs specialized, preventative and general machine maintenance throughout production department.
-Sets stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, or template.
-Focus on part quality consistent with drawings and characteristics listed in machine books (length/straightness/camber/twist).
-Maintain a high level of understanding of material codes and production reports (metal codes/cartons/colors/labeling/etc.).
-Provide suggestions for improvement in processes.
-Observes and enforces safety and security procedures; Reports and corrects potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
-Operate within 6s guidelines.
-Maintain regular attendance at Appleton facility.

Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Customer Focus
Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

Integrity and Trust
Is widely trusted; is seen as direct, truthful individual, can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidence; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent himself/herself for personal gain.

Education and/or Experience
Trade School; High school diploma; or five to eight years related experience and/or five to eight years training as a machine operator; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language/Reasoning Ability/Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, or decimals. Ability to read, write and speak basic English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to fill out production reports and follow production schedules.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
May be asked to have a Forklift License to facilitate production. Ability to be certified as a crane operator and have power lock out procedures mastered.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. You must notify the company if such accommodations are needed. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk for most of the 8 to 10 hour shift. Must have the ability use hands to handle, lift, grab, pull or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 35 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving forklifts and pallets. The employee is occasionally exposed to hot or cold conditions. The noise level in the work environment is high and requires the use of hearing protections. We also require steel toed shoes and protective eyewear at all times in the plant.

What we offer

Health & Welfare

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and dependents
• Health care & dependent flexible spending plans
• Free Life and AD&D coverage with supplemental coverage options
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive compensation
• Bonus opportunities
• Generous 401(k) plan

Flexibility & Time Off

• Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick leave, disability, holidays.
• Hybrid & remote work opportunities available

Community & Personal Development

• Donation matching and time off to volunteer
• Educational reimbursement

About Us

Gibraltar is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products and services for North American agtech, renewable energy, residential, and infrastructure markets. By building solutions that make life better for people and the planet, Gibraltar advances the art and science of engineering, science and technology to shape the future of comfortable living, sustainable power, and productive growing.

Guided by an inclusive, values-driven culture that celebrates and rewards different perspectives, we work together to create lasting positive impact on everyone our business touches. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website: www.gibraltar1.com

Gibraltar is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, arrest record, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.