Aludyne

Aludyne provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Description:

Advance your career with the #1 aluminum knuckle manufacturer in the world at Aludyne! We aim to recruit and retain thoughtful, inquisitive people fueled by the same entrepreneurial spirit that drives us. It’s how we deliver on the promises we make to our customers and to each other. We believe in continuous improvement for our workforce and providing them with the tools necessary to further their career while also giving them the autonomy to make a defined difference. If you want to accelerate your development in an environment that promotes fairness, inclusivity, and enhances both personal and professional growth, we'd love to hear from you!

The Production Technician role involves operating and maintaining CNC machinery and automated systems to ensure efficient production, while actively minimizing downtime and scrap. Responsibilities include interpreting technical documents, performing setups and tool changes, troubleshooting equipment, and training operators, all while adhering to OSHA safety standards. The position also requires documenting maintenance activities, escalating production needs, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives and technical training.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Forklift License

Skills, Knowledge and Competencies:

• Good judgment

• Good Attendance

• Attention to detail

• Good people and communication skills

• Computer proficiency

• Microsoft Excel

• Team work

• Self-motivated

• Technical

• Mechanical

• Mathematical

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively work to reduce operational downtime

• Participate in scrap reduction efforts

• Ability to escalate production needs to ancillary departments when necessary

• Perform and document OPM and TPMs

• Enter work orders to correct safety and/or maintenance issues

• Conduct purges according to procedures to contain bad parts

• Understand and apply CMM readouts, blueprints and gage reports

• Use gages and instruments to check parts and tooling

• Program editing

• Set up and operate CNC machines, robots, dials, transfer lines or other machines

• Change inserts, drills, and perform basic tool setup using the Zoller machine

• Train machine operators on the functions of their machines and plant procedures

• Enter scrap and production data into computer systems

• Understanding basic machine controls and the ability to troubleshoot and recover CNC machines and automated robots

• Performing machine setup – sweeping offsets, zeroing axis, setting orient and 2nd reference, etc.

• Required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties upon request of the supervisor

• Complies with the following OSHA Safety Standards: Hazard Communication; Bloodborne Pathogens; Lockout; Permit Required Confined Space; Hot Work Permit; Powered Industrial Trucks; P.P.E. and Ergonomics

• When necessary, participate in classes and training seminars to learn new technologies and techniques deemed helpful to performance on the job

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Works in a fast-paced environment under minimum supervision. Routine responsibilities and duties involve the use of various procedures and the application of clearly prescribed standards of practice, requiring the use of good judgment. Must work with a high degree of accuracy.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• The job works in conditions with frequent exposure to loud noise, heavy lifting, heavy overhead lifting, heavy machinery and sharp tools.

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds

• Standing 70% -80% of the time; walking

• Bending, crouching, twisting and reaching required

• The person in this environment with multiple priorities. There is no travel required to fulfill this position.

Health, Safety and Environmental:

• Follow the Health, Safety and Environmental Program as reflected in the Health and Safety Policy Statement as well as the Environmental Management System (EMS).

• Adhere to the Quality Management System (QMS) and the Quality Policy.

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Aludyne is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

“Aludyne does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers of recruiting service associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to any member within Aludyne will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Talent Acquisition Team have authority to engage or authorize recruiting services.”