Setup Technician - Assembly

Linamar Corporation

Fletcher (NC)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 48,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Employee Benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k

Opportunities for career advancement

Discounts for local vendors

Job summary

A diversified global manufacturing company is seeking a Setup Technician for their Fletcher location. The ideal candidate will ensure quality products through proper machine setup and safety protocol adherence. Responsibilities include assisting supervisors, machine operation, team instruction, and maintaining production flow. A high school diploma and proficiency in troubleshooting machines are required. Competitive compensation and robust employee benefits are offered, along with opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

Operate and troubleshoot machines and equipment.
Understand manufacturing processes for assembly and machining.
Work independently and in team settings when needed.
Learn new specifications and procedures on the job.
Able to communicate both verbally and in writing across organization levels.

Responsibilities

Assist shift supervisor in daily production activities.
Machine set-up and operation including tool changes.
Instruct and assist team members.
Coordinate production startups and shutdowns.
Ensure proper flow of raw materials.
Coordinate production startups, shutdowns, and changeovers.
Communicate safety procedures and machine operation instructions.
Ensure smooth flow of raw materials.
Prepare production output reports.
Monitor operators and enforce work instructions to meet targets.
Suggest improvements and keep records.
Contribute to a safe working environment.
Balance productivity with quality.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to operate and troubleshoot machines and equipment

Knowledge of manufacturing process of assembly and machining

Ability to work independently and in a team

Able to communicate both verbally and in writing

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Setup Technician Machining and Assembly

Job Summary

The Set-Up Technician (SUT) proactively ensures the quality of products through proper set up of machines and tools. The SUT engages in safety leadership throughout the department and ensures company safety protocols are being observed. The successful Setter needs to exhibit a sense of ownership and urgency over department production and maintaining equipment while ensuring processes and procedures are being followed in order to produce quality products. The ideal SUT needs to possess sound understanding of machines and machining principles. Additionally, the SUT must be able to read machining prints, use various measurement equipment, recover equipment and have a working knowledge of robotics. The SUT will assist, and train other operators as needed, demonstrate problem-solving capabilities and utilize company resources to maintain required production levels.

Responsibility

Assist shift supervisor in the day-to-day activities of production operation while achieving set production targets.
Machine set-up and operation including tool changes, setting work offsets, and recovering machines from alarm stages.
Thorough understanding of all operations on the line.
Assist with workstation assignments and rotations.
Instructs and assists other team members and serves as a back-up for absences and shift rotations.
Coordinate production startups, shutdowns, and changeovers.
Communicate precise instructions to safety procedures and operation of machinery.
Ensure proper flow of raw materials for smooth operations.
Formulate production output report to supervisors.
Manage and monitor operators including the following of work instruction, meeting production targets, supporting tool changes, etc.).
Suggest new concepts and ideas for improvements.
Keep records and transmit information to appropriate personnel.
Actively contribute toward a safe working environment.
Balance productivity goals while maintaining quality products and services.
Responsible for quality control.
Other duties as assigned.

Academic/Educational Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Skills/Experience

Ability to operate and troubleshoot machines and equipment.
Knowledge of manufacturing process of assembly and machining.
Ability to work independently and in a team setting when needed.
Ability to learn new specifications and procedures through on-the-job training and experience.
Able to communicate both verbally and written forms to various levels within the organization

What Linamar Has to Offer

Competitive Compensation
Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k etc.
Opportunities for career advancement.
Sustainability Counsel
Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools, you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people.

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