Technical Associate- IPM (3rd Shift)

Keihin North America, Inc.; Greenfield, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Keihin North America, Inc. is seeking a Machine Technical Associate to support production through root cause analysis and the implementation of repair countermeasures.

This role focuses on the new IPM Department and collaborates across teams to ensure reliable machinery operation, aiming to improve manufacturing proficiency and meet plant goals. The position emphasizes mentoring associates, project planning, and maintaining an orderly, safe workspace within a factory setting that features

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: CNC and PLC programming knowledge.
• Preferred: Robots knowledge.
• Preferred: Casting, Machining or Assembly knowledge.
• Preferred: Machines, valves and vacuum systems knowledge.
• Preferred: Casting, Machining or Assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Root cause analysis and countermeasure development.
• Liaison between production and engineering.
• Countermeasure and machine repair implementation.
• Mentoring Associates.
• Project planning.
• Maintaining organization and cleanliness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Decision making

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Glovia

Excel

Job description

The purpose of this position is to support production manufacturing through root cause analysis and implementation of machine repair countermeasures and recovery. This role will be focused on the new IPM Department. The Machine Technical Associate plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of machinery to meet production goals and quality standards. This role aims to improve manufacturing proficiency levels to meet plant goals and objectives. You will collaborate with other teams to ensure the efficient and reliable functioning of machinery, improving overall productivity and operational excellence.

Description of Duties and Responsibilities

Root Cause Analysis and Countermeasure Development

30%

Liaison Between Production and Engineering

Liaison Between Production and Engineering

10%

Countermeasure and Machine Repair Implementation

Countermeasure and Machine Repair Implementation

35%

Mentoring Associates

Mentoring Associates

10%

Project Planning

Project Planning

5%

Maintaining Organization and Cleanliness

Maintaining Organization and Cleanliness

5%

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):

• Knowledge of CNC and PLC systems and programming
• Knowledge of Robots
• Demonstrated Casting, Machining or Assembly knowledge
• Machines, valves, and vacuum systems knowledge
• Knowledge of processes in Casting, Machining or Assembly

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to promote and carry out the Hitachi philosophy
• Proven ability to make sound business decisions, exercises good judgement and be highly motivated
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of accuracy
• Follow all safety procedures
• Follow all company regulations related to manufacturing process and quality
• Maintains clean and orderly work environment

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Does not supervise

Software:

• Basic experience required in Windows, Excel, Powerpoint and Internet
• Intermediate experience in Glovia

Essential to Job Functions – Physical and/or Mental Restrictions:

• Standing, walking, and bending for the duration of the workday
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs
• Full Motor Skills

Work Environment – Travel, Noise, Smells, Quiet, Indoors or Outdoors, etc.

• Open office setting
• Factory setting with noise

Equipment Used

• Personal Computer
• Hand tools
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Fork Truck

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