Continuous Improvement Engineer

Position Responsibilities:

• In general maintenance is responsible for the grounds and building maintenance and for repairing and maintaining machinery and equipment, both mechanical and electrical, throughout the physical plant.
• Ability to read and interpret Engineering drawings, manufacturer’s specifications, and various other instructional materials.
• Must possess appropriate knowledge of relevant Safety and Environmental regulations. i.e. lockout, tag out, universal waste disposal, and SDS.
• Have a clear understanding and working knowledge of Preventive Maintenance and must document the process according to procedure. Must understand the different lubrication requirements.
• Responsible for daily equipment Preventive Maintenance as assigned.
• Responsible for troubleshooting and repairing Machinery (mechanical and electrical)
• Must have a clear understanding and working knowledge of basic through advanced electricity and troubleshooting, including knowledge of electrical schematics, diagrams and correct de-energizing of electrical systems as well as Wiring and setting up electrical panels.
• Must demonstrate a clear understanding and working knowledge of electrical distribution systems.
• Have a clear understanding and working knowledge of hydraulic systems and pneumatic systems to include troubleshooting and repair as needed
• Ability to follow and develop visual Management systems to include but not limited to Audit boards, PM Boards, Work Order Tracking system.
• Ability to coordinate moving equipment/furniture.
• Must show the ability to complete tasks as assigned in a timely and efficient manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Tool List requirement:

• Multimeter
• Mechanic tools
• Toolbox, roll away
• Tool Belt
• Other as required

Skills:

• Ability to safely operate pallet jack and powered forklift, hydraulic lift, crane, tractor and other industrial equipment.
• Ability to Operate Mig and Arc Welders.
• Ability to use measuring tools to ensure parts are made to specific requirements.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and tactfully with others.
• Ability to work with others towards common goals.
• Ability to be focused and work independently.
• Desire to learn new processes and procedures to improve business performance.

Lean Enterprise

• Establish and utilize frameworks and systems, including tools such as visual management, problem solving, standard work and kaizen.
• Adheres to and promotes the HR Pledge.
• Ability to cooperate and commit in a team environment to achieve goals and deliverables.
• Resolve difficult or complicated challenges using the problem-solving process.
• Actively embrace our core principals using courage, humility, and kaizen.

Physical Requirements:

• Full range of body motion- bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, or otherwise maneuvering the entire body and the dexterous use of both hands.
• Ability to stand 100% of the time.
• Heavy material handling and/or lifting will be required as described in the Physical Demands Analysis of the position.
• Required to work off the ground on ladders and or hydraulic lifts.

Working conditions:

Physically available to work in plant floor environment, standing.

Travel Required:

Minimal.

• Must have a valid driver’s license to be an authorized driver of company vehicles.

Education Requirements:

Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent experience.

Required Course Work or Equivalent Experience:

• Industrial Electrical Principals
• Electrical Print Reading
• Electrical Motor Control
• Hydraulic Principals

Maintenance Skill Tests required

• Demonstrate Skill, ability, and knowledge of proper Safety Procedures.
• Other Coursework requirements: based on skill levels and needs of the facility.